neutralization plate

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A metal plate used for the internal fixation of a long bone fracture to neutralize the forces producing displacement.

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Using a heatproof slotted spoon, remove the shallots to a paper towel-lined plate.
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Well, the pudding moment arrived, and a huge slice almost obscured from sight the plate before us.
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He conducts this ceremony with the greatest solemnity, occasionally pronouncing these incantatory words, "Plate or shell, sah?"
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He silenced her with a gesture, and, leaving a piece of toast half-eaten on his plate, he got up and went into his study.
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The prizes were plate, and the profits were to be expended in repairing the havens of the kingdom.
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