English edit

Etymology edit

From Greek διορθώσις (rectification), from διορθόω (to set right) from ορθός (straight).

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

diorthosis (plural diorthoses)

  1. (obsolete) The act of setting a fracture or dislocation.
  2. A critical revision of a text.

References edit

  • "diorthosis" in On-line Medical Dictionary, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, 1997–2005.