syndesmosis

[ sin-dez-moh-sis, -des- ]

noun

, Anatomy.

, plural syn·des·mo·ses [sin-dez-, moh, -seez, -des-].

1. a connection of bones by ligaments, fasciae, or membranes other than in a joint.

syndesmosis

/ ˌsɪndɛsˈməʊsɪs; ˌsɪndɛsˈmɒtɪk /

noun

1. anatomy a type of joint in which the articulating bones are held together by a ligament of connective tissue

Derived Forms

• syndesmotic, adjective

Other Words From

• syn·des·mot·ic [sin-dez-, mot, -ik, -des-], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of syndesmosis¹

1720–30; < Greek sýndesm ( os ) bond ( syndesmectomy ) + -osis

Word History and Origins

Origin of syndesmosis¹

New Latin, from Greek sundein to bind together; see syndesis

Example Sentences

“Scans today in Leipzig showed that he has unfortunately torn the syndesmosis ligament in his left ankle. Timo Werner will therefore be out for the rest of 2022,” the club said.

From Seattle Times

If Tua—who underwent Knotless Syndesmosis TightRope surgery on Sunday in hopes of a rapid recovery—is 90% for that one, no harm, no foul, but high-ankle sprains are fickle beasts, and Crimson Tide fans are already pledging their ligaments to the cause.

From Golf Digest

The Frenchman was fouled before halftime in the Bundesliga’s season-opener, and a medical examination determined a syndesmosis ligament tear above his left ankle.

From Washington Times

The Bundesliga powerhouse says the France international tore the syndesmosis joint in the upper part of the ankle on Saturday during a 0-0 draw with Hertha Berlin.

From Washington Times

Syndesmosis, sin-des-mō′sis, n. the connection of bones by ligaments.—ns.

From Project Gutenberg