symphysis

• Substantivo que designa a união ou fusão anormal de duas ou mais estruturas anatômicas, como ossos ou cartilagens.

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.

   Sínfise patológica

   • 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.

   Sinônimosadhesioncoalescencefusionsynechia

2. C2formalmedical

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

   Sinfise

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscoalescenceconcretionfusionmergingunion

   Antônimosdisjunctiondisuniondivisionseparationsplitting