syndesis

[sin-duh-sis, sin-dee-]

noun

Cell Biology.

plural

syndeses 

1. synapsis.

Word History and Origins

Origin of syndesis¹

From New Latin, from Greek sýndesis; equivalent to syn- + -desis ( def. )

Example Sentences

The through line of artist Peter FitzGerald’s recent work is the concept of syndesis, or binding things together.

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Syndesis: that method of articulation where two parts are connected by a membrane which permits of considerable motion between them.

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