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artificial joint

/ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəl dʒɔɪnt/

Traduction: Dispositif médical ou prothèse qui remplace une articulation naturelle endommagée ou malade, comme la hanche ou le genou, afin de restaurer la fonction et de réduire la douleur.

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/ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəl dʒɔɪnt/C1formalmedical
  • frDispositif médical ou prothèse qui remplace une articulation naturelle endommagée ou malade, comme la hanche ou le genou, afin de restaurer la fonction et de réduire la douleur.

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.

    frprothèse articulaire

    • 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.