symphyseal

adjective

sym·​phy·​se·​al ˌsim(p)-fə-ˈsē-əl How to pronounce symphyseal (audio)
variants or less commonly symphysial
: of, relating to, or constituting a symphysis

Word History

Etymology

Greek symphyse-, symphysis symphysis

First Known Use

circa 1836, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of symphyseal was circa 1836

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Cite this Entry

“Symphyseal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/symphyseal. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

symphyseal

adjective
sym·​phy·​se·​al ˌsim(p)-fə-ˈsē-əl How to pronounce symphyseal (audio)
variants also symphysial
: of, relating to, or constituting a symphysis
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