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artificial joint

/ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəl dʒɔɪnt/

Traducción: Dispositivo médico o prótesis que reemplaza una articulación natural dañada o enferma, como la cadera o la rodilla, para restaurar su función y aliviar el dolor.

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/ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəl dʒɔɪnt/C1formalmedical
  • esDispositivo médico o prótesis que reemplaza una articulación natural dañada o enferma, como la cadera o la rodilla, para restaurar su función y aliviar el dolor.

A medical device or prosthesis that replaces a damaged or diseased natural joint, such as a hip or knee, to restore function and reduce pain.

  1. Prosthetic jointB2formal

    A man-made replacement for a natural joint, such as a hip or knee, used to restore function and relieve pain.

    esarticulación artificial

    • The surgeon replaced his damaged hip with an artificial joint.
    • Recovery after receiving an artificial joint can take several months.
    • Modern artificial joints are designed to last for many years.