English word vertebroplasty comes from English vertebro- ((anatomy) vertebra.), English -plasty
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| vertebro- | English (eng) | (anatomy) vertebra. |
| -plasty | English (eng) | (medicine) Repair or restoration of a part or function.. Molding or shaping through a surgical procedure. |
| vertebroplasty | English (eng) | (surgery) A medical procedure where bone cement is injected percutaneously into a fractured vertebra with the goal of relieving the pain of vertebral compression fractures. |