English word arthroplasty comes from English -plasty, English arthro- ((biology) joint; articulation.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -plasty | English (eng) | (medicine) Repair or restoration of a part or function.. Molding or shaping through a surgical procedure. |
| arthro- | English (eng) | (biology) joint; articulation. |
| arthroplasty | English (eng) | (surgery) The surgical repair of a joint, or creation of an artificial joint, such as a hip replacement. |