PSEUDARTHROSIS
\sjˌuːdɑːθɹˈə͡ʊsɪs], \sjˌuːdɑːθɹˈəʊsɪs], \s_j_ˌuː_d_ɑː_θ_ɹ_ˈəʊ_s_ɪ_s]\
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A pathologic entity characterized by deossification of a weight-bearing long bone, followed by bending and pathologic fracture, with inability to form normal BONY CALLUS leading to existence of the "false joint" that gives the condition its name. (Dorland, 27th ed)
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By Robley Dunglison
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Quinones
- Hydrocarbon rings which contain two moieties position. They can be substituted in any position except at the ketone groups.