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syndesis

American  
[sin-duh-sis, sin-dee-] / ˈsɪn də sɪs, sɪnˈdi- /

noun

Cell Biology.

plural

syndeses
  1. synapsis.


Etymology

Origin of syndesis

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

Example Sentences

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

From Scientific American

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

From Project Gutenberg