A new joint; e.g., a pseudarthrosis arising in an ununited fracture, or an artificial joint resulting from a total joint replacement operation. ... Synonym: neoarthrosis. ... Origin: G. Neos, new, + arthrosis, a jointing ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(ne″ahr-thro´sis) pseudarthrosis. an artificial joint used in total joint arthroplasty.
Type: Term Pronunciation: nē′ar-thrō′sis Definitions: 1. A new joint; a pseudarthrosis arising in an ununited fracture, or an artificial joint resulting from a total joint replacement operation. Synonyms: neoarthrosis
neoarthrosis, nearthrosis A new body joint, as a pseudarthrosis or a surgically placed artificial joint.