symphysis

Noun

Meaning

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. Articulation.

Source: Webster's dictionary

confluence communication connection link joint boundary joining hip closure coupling embrace ankle articulation elbow cymbal

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cleave fork individual separate division separator

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adhesion

symphyses

symphysial symphysiolysis symphysiotomy symphysis pubis symphysotomy symphysy