verb
reduce
To restore a broken or dislocated bone to its proper position.
The clinician reduces the dislocated joint.
Etymology
The parts mean leading back. Medical reduction brings a displaced bone or joint back to its proper anatomical position.
More examples
- The fracture was reduced before stabilization.
- The medical team explained how the bone would be reduced.
- The report recorded successful reduction after the surgeon reduced the fracture.
Forms
reduce · reduces · reduced · reducing
reduction noun — restoration of a bone or joint to position
Similar words
- realign
- Put into proper position without necessarily the specific clinical procedure.