Definitions for symphysis
ˈsɪm fə sɪs; -ˌsizsym·ph·ysis

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. symphysisnoun

   an abnormal adhesion of two or more structures

2. symphysisnoun

   a growing together of parts or structures

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. 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.

2. symphysisnoun

   A line discernable on X-ray showing such fusion.

3. symphysisnoun

   The cartilaginous material that adjoins and facilitates the junction of such bones, with or without synovia.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. 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.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. 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.

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1. 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 DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Symphysisnoun

   an articulation formed by intervening cartilage; as, the pubic symphysis

2. Symphysisnoun

   the union or coalescence of bones; also, the place of union or coalescence; as, the symphysis of the lower jaw. Cf. Articulation

3. Etymology: [NL., fr. Gr. , fr. to make to grow together; sy`n with + to cause to grow; to grow.]

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1. 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.

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1. 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.]

EntomologyRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Symphysis

   where two sclerites are joined together by a soft membrane, permitting a slight motion.

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1. • Adhesion
   • Organic Process

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of symphysis in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of symphysis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of symphysis in a Sentence

1. Jay Williams:

   I severed my pubic symphysis about 13 inches, very similar to when a lady has a child.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=symphysis
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Symphysis
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=symphysis
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symphysis
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/symphysis
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=symphysis
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=symphysis
9. ^ Entomology
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/22748/22748-h/22748-h.htm#:~:text=symphysis