Definition

The act of piercing or penetrating something, often used in a medical context to describe a specific surgical procedure.

Example

The surgeon performed a transfixion to ensure proper alignment of the tissue during the operation.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new surgical technique that uses transfixion?

No, I haven't! What is that exactly?

It's a method where you pass the knife through the tissue close to the bone.

That sounds intense but also really fascinating!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Transfixion → It is formed from "trans-" (meaning across) and "figere" (meaning to fix or fasten). The word describes the act of fixing or piercing something across, often used in a metaphorical sense to indicate being captivated or held in place by something.

Memory Tip

Think of something being 'fixed' ('figere') 'across' ('trans-') — that's why transfixion means being held or pierced across by something.

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