Os`te·o·cla'sis noun [ New Latin See Osteoclast .] (Surg.) The operation of breaking a bone in order to correct deformity. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/O/38
Type: Term Pronunciation: os′tē-ok′lă-sis, os′tē-ō-klā′zē-ă Definitions: 1. Intentional fracture of a bone to correct deformity. Synonyms: diaclasis, diaclasia Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=63755
Osteoclasis: The surgical destruction of bone tissue. Osteoclasis is performed to reconstruct a bone that is malformed, often a broken bone that healed improperly. The bone may be broken and then reshaped with the aid of metal pins, casting, and bracing. Found on http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=11793