fixation
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- noun
- /fɪkˈseɪʃən/
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fijación
- Mechanical factors of treatment, such as immobilization or internal fixation, are important features to facilitate the healing process.
- external fixation
- internal fixation
- fracture fixation
They just went straight in with the next solution, which is the fixation lotion, which I'm hoping smells a bit more pleasant.
- They just went straight in with the next solution, which is the fixation lotion, which I'm hoping smells a bit more pleasant.
Examples
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In unstable patients, an emergent external fixation can be placed in the emergency room.
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After the application of the external fixation, the fracture moves less.
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The sequence of repair, method of reduction, and choice of fixation device were left to the resident.
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The greatest problem is the fixation of the patient in the orthosis.
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Two patients had associated fractures of the humerus, which underwent fixation before nerve transfer.
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Therefore, during reduction and fixation of these fractures, the collateral ligaments should be protected.
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The bedsheet will stabilize the fracture and reduce the internal bleeding until fixation can be performed.
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The following are the general guidelines in the fixation of pelvic fractures by Jones & Burgess (2001).
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The mechanic ensured the fixation of the car parts before starting the engine.
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Proper fixation of the surgical device is crucial for the success of the operation.
Synonyms
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Fastening a door or container so others cannot open it
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Joining two things so they stay firmly together
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Attaching something to another thing to hold it in place
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Sticking firmly to a surface or another material
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A thing that holds two parts together so they stay secure
How firmly something is fixed in place
A device or method that keeps something from moving
A strong attachment that keeps something firmly fixed to a base
Attaching something with pins to hold it in place
Being stuck in a certain place, often temporarily
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
A lab test that shows whether blood has antibodies to a particular germ
- Specialized
A lab test that mixes blood serum with a germ piece and a blood protein to check for antibodies
- Archaic
An emotional problem where a person stops growing emotionally and acts like a child
- Specialized
A process where soil bacteria change nitrogen in the air into forms plants can use
How Secure
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Fixation comes from the verb fix, which means 'to fasten' or 'secure'. Think of a nail or a screw that fixes something to a wall; fixation is the act of fastening so it will not move.