Production of a new joint with mobility in cases of bony ankylosis. ... Origin: stereo-+ G. Arthron, joint, + lysis, loosening ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(ster″e-o-ahr-throl´ĭ-sis) surgical creation of a movable new joint to treat ankylosis.
Type: Term Pronunciation: ster′ē-ō-ar-throl′i-sis Definitions: 1. Obsolete term for production of a new joint with mobility in cases of bony ankylosis.