acetabuloplasty

noun

ac·​e·​tab·​u·​lo·​plas·​ty ˌas-ə-ˈtab-yə-(ˌ)lō-ˌplas-tē How to pronounce acetabuloplasty (audio)
plural acetabuloplasties
: plastic surgery on the acetabulum intended to restore its normal state (as by repairing or enlarging its cavity)

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“Acetabuloplasty.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/acetabuloplasty. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.

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