Look up: Symphysis

1. Symphysis
   point of junction of the two sides of the jaw
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2. symphysis
   [n] - an abnormal adhesion of two or more structures 2. [n] - a growing together of parts or structures
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3. Symphysis
   The growing together of separate bones in a joint.
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4. Symphysis
   a secondary cartilaginous joint Category: Medicine
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5. Symphysis
   Sym'phy·sis noun ; plural Symphyses . [ New Latin , from Greek ..., from ... to make to grow together; sy`n with + ... to cause to grow; to grow.] (Anat.) (a) An articulation formed by intervening cartilag...
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6. symphysis
   Origin: NL, fr. Gr, fr. To make to grow together; with + to cause to grow; to grow. ... <anatomy> An articulation formed by intervening cartilage; as, the pubic symphysis. ... The union or coalescence of bones; also, the place of union or coalescence; as, the symphysis of the lower jaw. Cf. Ar...
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7. symphysis
   noun a growing together of parts or structures
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8. symphysis
   noun an abnormal adhesion of two or more structures
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9. symphysis
   (sim´fĭ-sis) a site or line of union; a type of joint in which the apposed bony surfaces are firmly united by a plate of fibrocartilage. symphysis mentalis the line of fusion in the median plane of the mandible that marks the union of the two halves of the mandible. pu...
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10. Symphysis
    • (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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11. symphysis
    (from the article `joint`) A symphysis (fibrocartilaginous joint) is a joint in which the body (physis) of one bone meets the body of another. All but two of the symphyses lie ...
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12. symphysis
    
    • an abnormal adhesion of two or more structures
    • a growing together of parts or structures
    
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13. symphysis
    Type: Term Pronunciation: sim′fi-sis, -sēz Definitions: 1. Form of cartilaginous joint in which union between two bones is effected by means of fibrocartilage. 2. A union, meeting point, or commissure of any two structures. 3. A pathologic adhesion or growing together. Synonyms: amphiarthrosis
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14. symphysis
    Greek syn = with, and physis = growth; hence a joint where union between the bones is by fibrocartilage - used for median joints. (Symphysis of the mandible is exceptional, the 2 halves fusing before the age of 2).
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15. symphysis
    (sim;fu1-sis) A type of cartilaginous joint characterized by a fibrocartilaginous pad between the articulating bones, which provides slight movement.
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16. symphysis
    (sim;fu1-sis) A type of cartilaginous joint characterized by a fibrocartilaginous pad between the articulating bones, which provides slight movement.
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17. Symphysis
    `symphysis` are articular surfaces separated by thin layers of hyaline cartilage attached to a band of fibrocartilage, which makes them amphiarthrotic or slightly movable Unlike synchondroses, symphyses are permanent.<ref name="titleModule - Introduction to Joints">--> Examples: The mor...
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