schindylesis

noun

schin·​dy·​le·​sis ˌskin-də-ˈlē-səs How to pronounce schindylesis (audio)
plural schindyleses -ˌsēz How to pronounce schindylesis (audio)
: an articulation in which one bone is received into a groove or slit in another

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“Schindylesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/schindylesis. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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