| osteoplastic | 1. <physiology> Producing bone; as, osteoplastic cells. 2. <medicine> Of or pertaining to the replacement of bone; as, an osteoplastic operation. Origin: Osteo- + -plastic. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| osteoplastic amputation | An amputation, e.g., through the tarsus, in which the cut surface of another bone is brought in apposition with the one primarily divided so that the two unite, thus giving a better stump. (05 Mar 2000) |
| osteoplastic craniotomy | Craniotomy with a segment of the calvaria and attached soft tissues turned as a flap to expose the cranial cavity. Synonym: attached cranial section, osteoplastic craniotomy. (05 Mar 2000) |
| osteoplastic necrotomy | Removal of a bone sequestrum through a hinged window of bone which is then replaced. (05 Mar 2000) |