Synostosis means fusion of two bones, it can be normal in puberty, fusion of the epiphysis, or abnormal. When synostosis is abnormal it is a type of dysostosis. Examples of synostoses include: craniosynostosis- being an abnormal fusion of two or more cranial bones; radioulnar synostosis- being the abnormal fusion of the radius and ulna bones of th... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synostosis
Type: Term Pronunciation: sin′os-tō′sis Definitions: 1. Osseous union between two bones that are not supposed to be united; commonly refers to formation of a bony bundle between the radius and ulna following fracture of these two bones. Synonyms: bony ankylosis, synosteosis, true ankylosis Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=89117