synarthrosis

noun

syn·ar·thro·sis ˌsin-är-ˈthrō-səs

plural synarthroses ˌsin-är-ˈthrō-ˌsēz

: an immovable articulation in which the bones are united by intervening fibrous connective tissues

Etymology

Greek synarthrōsis, from syn- + arthrōsis arthrosis

First Known Use

1578, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of synarthrosis was in 1578

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“Synarthrosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/synarthrosis. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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synarthrosis

noun

syn·ar·thro·sis -ˈthrō-səs

plural synarthroses -ˌsēz

: an immovable articulation in which the bones are united by intervening fibrous connective tissues

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