HyperDic: artificial_joint

English > 1 sense of the expression artificial joint:
NOUNartifactartificial jointa metal or plastic part that is surgically implanted to replace a natural joint (possibly elbow or wrist but usually hip or knee)
English > artificial joint: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA metal or plastic part that is surgically implanted to replace a natural joint (possibly elbow or wrist but usually hip or knee).
BroaderimplantA prosthesis placed permanently in tissue

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