SPONDYLOSYNDESIS
\spˈɒndɪlˌɒsɪndˌɛsiz], \spˈɒndɪlˌɒsɪndˌɛsiz], \s_p_ˈɒ_n_d_ɪ_l_ˌɒ_s_ɪ_n_d_ˌɛ_s_i_z]\
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Operative immobilization or ankylosis of two or more vertebrae by fusion of the vertebral bodies with a short bone graft or often with diskectomy or laminectomy. (From Blauvelt & Nelson, A Manual of Orthopaedic Terminology, 5th ed, p236; Dorland, 28th ed)
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international pitch
- the pitch used to tune instruments for concert performances; usually assigns 440 Hz A above middle C