Glossary Term
Fixation
PCR TermsEN
Definition
The chemical preservation of a substance to maintain structural and/or molecular features of that substance as they exist in the living entity.
Extended Notes
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C25219. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-20. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.
Also Known As
Fixation
References
- NCI Thesaurus 26.09d — Fixation (C25219)
- Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C25219. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
- Modified Suzuki Frame Fixation for the Treatment of Dorsal Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Fracture-Dislocation. — JBJS Essent Surg Tech, 2026-10-20 (PMID 42891467; literature)
- All-Suture Fixation for Acute Turf Toe Injuries. — JBJS Essent Surg Tech, 2026-10-20 (PMID 42890921; literature)
- Altered Fixation-Related Eye-Movement Dynamics in Cervical Dystonia. — J Mov Disord, 2026-10-22 (PMID 42908389; literature)
- Inferior gluteal nerve morbidity in acetabular fracture fixation: a comparative analysis of the Kocher-Langenbeck and Gibson approaches. — Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol, 2026-10-21 (PMID 42905290; literature)
- Functional and Quality of Life Outcomes After Cannulated Cancellous Screw Fixation of Femoral Neck Fractures in Young Adults: A Prospective Study. — Ann Afr Med, 2026-10-23 (PMID 42925262; literature)
- Hybrid Suspensory Fixation for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Fixed Femoral Endobutton with Self-made Adjustable Tibial Suture-disc. — Ann Afr Med, 2026-10-23 (PMID 42925247; literature)
- Arthroplasty versus internal fixation for displaced femoral neck fractures in older patients with dementia: a target trial emulation study. — Acta Orthop, 2026-10-26 (PMID 42928573; literature)
- Meniscal Allograft Transplantation Fixation Technique Type Does Not Meaningfully Impact Patient-Reported Outcomes: A Systematic Review of Clinical Outcomes. — Arthroscopy, 2026-10-25 (PMID 42928052; literature)
- Editorial Commentary: Arthroscopic Bony Bankart Fixation Stands the Test of Time-Preserve Native Glenoid Anatomy When You Can! — Arthroscopy, 2026-10-28 (PMID 42949173; literature)
- Nitrate metabolism and regulation of legume nitrogen fixation. — J Exp Bot, 2026-10-28 (PMID 42947642; literature)