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Syndesmosis


Synˊdes-mo′sis

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Noun.
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Syndesmoses
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[NL., fr. Gr. [GREEK] a bond; [GREEK] together + [GREEK] a bond, fr. [GREEK] to bind.]
(Anat.)
An articulation formed by means of ligaments.

Definition 2024


syndesmosis

syndesmosis

English

Noun

syndesmosis (plural syndesmoses)

  1. (anatomy) A slightly movable articulation or joint where the contiguous bony surfaces are united by an interosseous ligament.
    • 2009 August 19, Russell Gould, “Storm dismisses any talk of Greg Inglis returning”, in Herald Sun:
      He was diagnosed with syndesmosis in his left ankle, the same injury that cost Ryan Hoffman a place in last year's grand final.

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