symphysis

Term: symphysis

Literally meaning: “growing toghether”

Origin: Anc Greek

συν/syn(=together, with)

+ φύω/phyo(=germinate, grow)

Coined/History

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Definition

1.     Symphysis is a cartilaginous fusion between two bones as of the two pubic bones 

2.   Symphysis is an abnormal growing together.