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The operation of breaking a bone in order to correct deformity.

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  1. n. The operation of breaking a bone in order to correct deformity.
  2. n. treatment of a skeletal deformity by intentionally fracturing a bone
  3. The operation of breaking a bone in order to correct deformity.
  4. n treatment of a skeletal deformity by intentionally fracturing a bone