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symphysial

American  
[sim-fiz-ee-uhl] / sɪmˈfɪz i əl /
Or symphyseal

adjective

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

Other Word Forms

  • postsymphysial adjective
  • presymphysial adjective

Etymology

Origin of symphysial

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

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It sometimes includes symphysial articulations also.

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