symphysis
/ˈsɪmfəsɪs/
noun
- The place where two bones grow together, especially in the middle of the body, such as the pubic symphysis.
- The doctor examined the symphysis in the patient's pelvis for signs of injury.
- The pubic symphysis is a joint that connects the two hip bones at the front.
- During pregnancy, hormones soften the symphysis to allow for childbirth.
- A growing together or fusion of two parts, not necessarily bones, such as in plants or anatomy.
- In some plants, the symphysis of petals creates a tubular flower.
- Biologists studied the symphysis of tissues in the developing embryo.
- The symphysis of the two nerves formed a single bundle.
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