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- [sin-dez-moh-sis, -des-]
- /ˌsɪn dɛzˈmoʊ sɪs, -dɛs-/
- /sˌɪndɪsmˈəʊsɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sin-dez-moh-sis, -des-]
- /ˌsɪn dɛzˈmoʊ sɪs, -dɛs-/
Definitions of syndesmosis word
- noun plural syndesmosis a connection of bones by ligaments, fasciae, or membranes other than in a joint. 1
- noun syndesmosis a type of joint in which the articulating bones are held together by a ligament of connective tissue 0
- noun syndesmosis the joining of adjacent bones as by ligaments 0
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Origin of syndesmosis
First appearance:
before 1720 One of the 49% newest English words
1720-30; < Greek sýndesm(os) bond (see syndesmectomy) + -osis
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Parts of speech for Syndesmosis
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syndesmosis popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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- what is syndesmosis?
- why do some authors consider syndesmosis an example of amphiarthrosis?
- what is a syndesmosis joint?
- what is a syndesmosis?
- what does syndesmosis mean?
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