symphysis in English

noun

1

the process of growing together.

Chemical pleurodesis consists of the introduction of asclerosing agent into the pleural cavity to achieve symphysis of the two pleural layers and, thus, obliteration of the pleural space.

2

a place where two bones are closely joined, either forming an immovable joint (as between the pubic bones in the center of the pelvis) or completely fused (as at the midline of the lower jaw).

The medial surface of the dentary immediately below the first tooth is expanded to form a flat mandibular symphysis with a subcircular to rectangular outline.

Use "symphysis" in a sentence

1. She has something called symphysis pubis dysfunction.

2. Topside spreads very markedly over the symphysis (symphisis pelvis)

3. Suprapubic, intrapelvic approach, extending from the symphysis pubis anteriorly to the sacroiliac joint posteriorly.

4. The Alveolus lies entirely behind the symphysis, its anterior end being 160 mm

5. The Acetabula are closely applied, and that there is an iliac symphysis

6. Residual instability of the pubis symphysis is on the whole a rare complication.

7. A Cartilaginous joint where the bones are joined by fibrocartilage is called a symphysis (“growing together”)

8. 2 Avulsion injuries at the symphysis pubis are usually seen within the spectrum of athletic pubalgia.

9. Late results: Fractures to pelvic margin, rupture of symphysis and combined fractures of os pubis and os ischii without complaints.

10. The second type of Cartilaginous joint is a symphysis, where the bones are joined by fibrocartilage

11. Position of prostate and pubis symphysis (PS) with respect to the isocenter were measured off-line.

12. 11 To discus the relationship between pubic symphysis disruption and pelvic volume with unstable pelvic fractures.

13. 14 To observe biological characteristics including growth and phenotype of rat pubic symphysis chondrocytes cultured in vitro.

14. At Cartilaginous joints, bones are united by hyaline cartilage to form a synchondrosis or by fibrocartilage to form a symphysis

15. In these cases, stabilization of the pelvis is frequently achieved by ORIF, e. g., plating of the symphysis pubis or the SI joint.

16. Avulsion injuries at the symphysis pubis are uncommon and are usually from chronic overuse, although acute Avulsions do occur rarely

17. Figure 9.3.1 – Cartiliginous Joints: At Cartilaginous joints, bones are united by hyaline cartilage to form a synchondrosis or by fibrocartilage to form a symphysis

18. In the lateral direction the demipyramid grows mainly at the symphysis of the pyramid; in the radial direction it grows at its abaxial surface.

19. 27 Traditionally, a long midline incision extending from the xyphoid to the pubic symphysis was required to treat synchronous multifocal lesions in both the upper and lower urinary tract.

20. In this context, undesired anchorage effects also need to be discussed, for example interaction between the teeth being corrected and compact bone structures (symphysis menti, floor of the maxillary sinus) or the loss of anchorage by peridontal hyalinisation or excessive friction within the bracket slot.

21. Origin: Anterior surface of body of pubis, just lateral to pubic symphysis Insertion: Middle third of linea aspera, between the more medial Adductor magnus and brevis insertions and the more lateral origin of the vastus medialis Action: Adducts and flexes the thigh, and helps to laterally rotate the hip joint Innervation: Anterior division of obturator nerve