What does symphysis mean?
Definitions for symphysis
ˈsɪm fə sɪs; -ˌsizsym·ph·ysis
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Princeton's WordNet
symphysisnoun
an abnormal adhesion of two or more structures
symphysisnoun
a growing together of parts or structures
Wiktionary
symphysisnoun
The process of two, originally separate bones growing together as the mammalian subject matures, as with the pubic bones or lower jawbones in humans.
symphysisnoun
A line discernable on X-ray showing such fusion.
symphysisnoun
The cartilaginous material that adjoins and facilitates the junction of such bones, with or without synovia.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Symphysisnoun
Symphysis, in its original signification, denotes a connascency, or growing together; and perhaps is meant of those bones which in young children are distinct, but after some years unite and consolidate into one bone. Richard Wiseman
Etymology: σὺν and φύω.
Wikipedia
Symphysis
A symphysis (, pl. symphyses) is a fibrocartilaginous fusion between two bones. It is a type of cartilaginous joint, specifically a secondary cartilaginous joint. A symphysis is an amphiarthrosis, a slightly movable joint. A growing together of parts or structures.Unlike synchondroses, symphyses are permanent.
ChatGPT
symphysis
A symphysis is a type of fibrous joint that is characterized by the presence of a thick, flexible, fibrocartilaginous disc that connects two adjacent bones in the body. It is slightly movable, allowing for limited movement and providing shock absorption. Examples include the pubic symphysis in the pelvis and the intervertebral disc in the spine.
Webster Dictionary
Symphysisnoun
an articulation formed by intervening cartilage; as, the pubic symphysis
Symphysisnoun
the union or coalescence of bones; also, the place of union or coalescence; as, the symphysis of the lower jaw. Cf. Articulation
Etymology: [NL., fr. Gr. , fr. to make to grow together; sy`n with + to cause to grow; to grow.]
Wikidata
Symphysis
A symphysis is a fibrocartilaginous fusion between two bones. It is a type of cartilaginous joint, specifically a secondary cartilaginous joint. ⁕A symphysis is an amphiarthrosis, a slightly movable joint. ⁕A growing together of parts or structures Unlike synchondroses, symphyses are permanent.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Symphysis
sim′fi-sis, 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. [Gr. syn, with, phyein, to grow.]
Entomology
Symphysis
where two sclerites are joined together by a soft membrane, permitting a slight motion.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of symphysis in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of symphysis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
Examples of symphysis in a Sentence
I severed my pubic symphysis about 13 inches, very similar to when a lady has a child.
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