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Definition symphysis in British English

symphysis noun

noun
1

a place where two bones are closely joined, either forming an immovable joint (as between the pubic bones in the centre of the pelvis) or completely fused (as at the midline of the lower jaw)

2

the process of growing together

Definition symphysis in British English