symphysial

or sym·phys·e·al

[ sim-fiz-ee-uhl ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or noting a symphysis.

Other Words From

• postsym·physi·al adjective
• presym·physi·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of symphysial¹

First recorded in 1825–35; symphysi(s) + -al ¹

Example Sentences

In Choloepus the symphysial part is drawn out in a somewhat spout-like manner (fig. 91, 6).

From Project Gutenberg

The symphysial portion is long, narrow, and spout-like, and the coronoid process is small.

From Project Gutenberg