syndesmosis

syndesmosis definition - medical

syn·des·mo·sis (sĭnˌdĕz-mōˈsĭs)

noun pl. syn·des·mo·ses (-sēz)
A form of fibrous joint in which opposing surfaces that are relatively far apart are united by ligaments. Also called syndesmodial joint.

Related Forms:

  • synˌdes·motˈic (-mŏtˈĭk) adjective

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