synostosis

[ sin-o-stoh-sis ]

noun

, Anatomy.

, plural syn·os·to·ses [sin-o-, stoh, -seez].

1. union of separate bones into a single bone.

Other Words From

• syn·os·tot·ic [sin-o-, stot, -ik], synos·toti·cal adjective
• synos·toti·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of synostosis¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1840–50; syn-, ostosis

Example Sentences

Tapeisocephaly (low head) is due to synostosis of the great wings of the sphenoid with the frontal.

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Trochocephaly (roundness of head) is due to partial synostosis of the frontals and parietals in the centre of the coronal suture.

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Simple dolichocephaly is due to synostosis of the sagittal, or antero-posterior suture of the skull.

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This process of synostosis begins from the interior of the cranium, and only subsequently manifests itself externally.

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As a result, osseous solidification of the joint (synostosis) ensues without, of course, the possibility of any movement.

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