transfixion

English

Etymology

From transfix +‎ -ion.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /tɹænsˈfɪk.ʃən/
  • Audio (US):(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɪkʃən

Noun

transfixion (countable and uncountable, plural transfixions)

  1. (surgery) In amputation, passing the knife from side to side through tissue close to the bone and dividing muscles outward.

French

Noun

transfixion f (plural transfixions)

  1. transfixion

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