synarthrosis

noun syn·ar·thro·sis \-ˈthrō-səs\

plural syn·ar·thro·ses\-ˌsēz\

Definition of SYNARTHROSIS

: an immovable articulation in which the bones are united by intervening fibrous connective tissues

Greek synarthrōsis, from syn- + arthrōsis arthrosis

First Known Use: 1578

Medical Dictionary

noun syn·ar·thro·sis \-ˈthrō-səs\

plural syn·ar·thro·ses \-ˌsēz\

: an immovable articulation in which the bones are united by intervening fibrous connective tissues

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