synostosis

syn·os·to·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sin-o-stoh-sis]
- /ˌsɪn ɒˈstoʊ sɪs/
- /sˌɪnəstˈəʊsɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sin-o-stoh-sis]
- /ˌsɪn ɒˈstoʊ sɪs/

Definitions of synostosis word

noun plural synostosis union of separate bones into a single bone. 1
noun synostosis the (normal or abnormal) fusion of adjacent bones 0

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Origin of synostosis

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

From New Latin, dating back to 1840-50; See origin at syn-, ostosis

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Parts of speech for Synostosis

noun

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synostosis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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