Where does “osteofixation” come from?
osteofixation (English) comes from English fixation, from Old French fixation.
osteofixation (English): The fixation of broken bones by means of metal plates and screws
Definitions
- The fixation of broken bones by means of metal plates and screws
Ancestry of “osteofixation”, step by step
osteofixation traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English fixation
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | fixation | The act of fixing; The state of being fixed or... |
| 2 | Old French | fixation | — |
via English osteo
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | osteo | osteomyelitis |