See Also: Herbal medicine (botanical medicine, herbology, phytomedicine)(health)
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external fixators (medicine) and impress(5) (iou)


external fixators (medicine)


external fixators
External devices which hold wires or pins that are placed through one or both cortices of bone in order to hold the position of a fracture in proper alignment. These devices allow easy access to wounds, adjustment during the course of healing, and more functional use of the limbs involved.


impress(5) (iou)



impress noun3. obsolete exc. Hist. E17.
[Var. of IMPRESE, assoc. with IMPRESS noun1.]
= IMPRESA 1. E17.
= IMPRESA 2. Only in 17.