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symphysis

/ˈsɪm.fɪ.sɪs/

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noun

/ˈsɪm.fɪ.sɪs/C2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее сращение или аномальное соединение двух или более анатомических структур, таких как кости или хрящи.

A noun referring to the growing together or abnormal adhesion of two or more anatomical structures, such as bones or cartilage.

  1. Abnormal adhesionC2formalmedical

    An abnormal fusion or adhesion of two or more anatomical structures that are normally separate.

    ruПатологическое сращение

    • The surgeon noted a symphysis between the two vertebrae.
    • Symphysis of the labia can occur in some medical conditions.
    • The patient was diagnosed with a symphysis of the ribs.

    Synonymsadhesioncoalescencefusionsynechia

  2. C2formalmedical

    The process of two or more parts or structures growing together, either naturally or pathologically.

    ruСращение

    • The symphysis of the pubic bones is a normal part of skeletal development.
    • In some cases, symphysis can occur after surgery as a complication.
    • The growing together of the bones is called a symphysis.

    Synonymscoalescenceconcretionfusionmergingunion

    Antonymsdisjunctiondisuniondivisionseparationsplitting

Forms
  • symphyses plural form
  • symphyses' possessive plural form
  • symphysis's possessive singular form