Synonym for nearthrosis ... 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″o-ahr-thro´sis) nearthrosis.
Type: Term Pronunciation: nē′ō-ar-thrō′sis Synonyms: nearthrosis
neoarthrosis, nearthrosis A new body joint, as a pseudarthrosis or a surgically placed artificial joint.