Etymology

syndesmosis

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Today it means: A slightly movable articulation or joint where the contiguous bony surfaces are rough and are united by an interosseous ligament (e.g. between the fibula and tibia at the ankle). Full definition →

New Latin syndesmōsis
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  1. New Latin · borrowed fromsyndesmōsis
  2. English todaysyndesmosis

Borrowed from New Latin syndesmōsis.

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