symphysis

sym·phy·sis

noun \ˈsim(p)-fə-səs\

plural sym·phy·ses\-ˌsēz\

Definition of SYMPHYSIS

1

: an immovable or more or less movable articulation of various bones in the median plane of the body

2

: an articulation in which the bony surfaces are connected by pads of fibrous cartilage without a synovial membrane

Origin of SYMPHYSIS

New Latin, from Greek, state of growing together, from symphyesthai to grow together, from syn- + phyein to make grow, bring forth — more at be

First Known Use: circa 1578

sym·phy·sis

noun \ˈsim(p)-fə-səs\   (Medical Dictionary)

plural ; sym·phy·ses \-ˌsēz\ (audio pronunciation)

Medical Definition of SYMPHYSIS

1

: an immovable or more or less movable articulation of various bones in the median plane of the body—see pubic symphysis

2

: an articulation (as between the bodies of vertebrae) in which the bony surfaces are connected by pads of fibrous cartilage without a synovial membrane

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