syssarcosis

[ sis-ahr-koh-sis ]

noun

, Anatomy.

, plural sys·sar·co·ses [sis-ahr-, koh, -seez].

1. the joining or attachment of bones by means of muscle.

syssarcosis

/ ˌsɪsɑːˈkəʊsɪs; ˌsɪsɑːˈkɒtɪk /

noun

1. anatomy the union or articulation of bones by muscle

Derived Forms

• syssarcotic, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of syssarcosis¹

1670–80; < New Latin < Greek syssárkōsis; sys-, sarc-, -osis

Word History and Origins

Origin of syssarcosis¹

C17: from New Latin, from Greek sussarkōsis, from sussarkousthai, from sus- syn- + sarkoun to become fleshy, from sarx flesh

Example Sentences

Syssarcosis, sis-ar-kō′sis, n. the connection of one bone with another by intervening muscle.—adj.

From Project Gutenberg

Lastly, that which is wrought by the means of Flesh, bears the Name of Syssarcosis; as the Jaw-Bones, the Os Hyoides, and the Omoplata or Shoulder-Blade.

From Project Gutenberg