Arthrobacter
a genus of rod-shaped or spherical bacteria found in the soil.
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- Arthrodesis
permanent surgical immobilization of a joint. historical examples the rigid knee produced by arthrodesis affords good support but is inconvenient in sitting. manual of surgery volume second: extremities–head–neck. sixth edition. alexander miles arthrodesis of the ankle alone or along with the mid-tarsal joint may be indicated when these joints are flail-like. manual of surgery volume […]