Symphysis

[simfәsis]

Definition

(noun.) a growing together of parts or structures.

(noun.) an abnormal adhesion of two or more structures.

Editor: Patrick--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) An articulation formed by intervening cartilage; as, the pubic symphysis.

(n.) The union or coalescence of bones; also, the place of union or coalescence; as, the symphysis of the lower jaw. Cf. Articulation.

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Definition

n. the union of two parts of the skeleton either by confluence by direct apposition or by the intervention of cartilage or ligament: the union of parts normally separate coalescence or growing together of parts.—adj. Symphys′ēal.—ns. Symphys′ia a malformation produced by the union of parts properly separate; Sym′phytism a coalescence of word-elements.

Editor: Margie