Smith–Peterson nail
noun
Smith–Pe·ter·son nail
\ˈsmithˈpētə(r)sən-\
Definition of Smith–Peterson nail
: a flanged metal nail used to fix the femoral head in fractures of the femoral neck
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Origin and Etymology of smith–peterson nail
after Marius Smith-Peterson †1953 American orthopedic surgeon who designed it
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