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syndesmosis

syn·des·mo·sis
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sin-dez-moh-sis, -des-]
    • /ˌsɪn dɛzˈmoʊ sɪs, -dɛs-/
    • /sˌɪndɪsmˈəʊsɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

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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Top questions with syndesmosis

  • what is syndesmosis?
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  • what is a syndesmosis joint?
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