Thesaurus: symphysis

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1. n. An articulation formed by intervening cartilage; as, the pubic symphysis.
2. n. The union or coalescence of bones; also, the place of union or coalescence; as, the symphysis of the lower jaw. Cf. Articulation.
3. n. an abnormal adhesion of two or more structures
4. n. a growing together of parts or structures
5. (a) An articulation formed by intervening cartilage; as, the pubic symphysis. (b) The union or coalescence of bones; also, the place of union or coalescence; as, the symphysis of the lower jaw. Cf. Articulation.
6. n. an abnormal adhesion of two or more structures n. a growing together of parts or structures