gomphosis

American  

[gom-foh-sis] / gɒmˈfoʊ sɪs /

noun

Anatomy.

PLURAL

gomphoses

1. an immovable articulation in which one bone or part is received in a cavity in another, as a tooth in its socket.

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gomphosis British  

/ ɡɒmˈfəʊsɪs /

noun

1. anatomy a form of immovable articulation in which a peglike part fits into a cavity, as in the setting of a tooth in its socket

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Etymology

Origin of gomphosis

1570–80; < New Latin < Greek gomphō-, verbid stem of gomphoûn to bolt together (derivative of gómphos bolt, nail) + New Latin -sis -sis; -osis

Example Sentences

Gomphosis is a kind of close Articulation, which unites two Bones after the manner of Nails or Wooden Pins fixt in the Holes made to receive them: Such is that of the Teeth in their Sockets.

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