The Collaborative International Dictionary
Symphyses
Symphysis \Sym"phy*sis\, n.; pl. Symphyses. [NL., fr. Gr. ?, fr. ? to make to grow together; sy`n with + ? to cause to grow; to grow.] (Anat.)
An articulation formed by intervening cartilage; as, the pubic symphysis.
The union or coalescence of bones; also, the place of union or coalescence; as, the symphysis of the lower jaw. Cf. Articulation.
Wiktionary
symphyses
n. (plural of symphysis English)
WordNet
symphysis
n. an abnormal adhesion of two or more structures
a growing together of parts or structures
[also: symphyses (pl)]
symphyses
See symphysis
Usage examples of "symphyses".
I asked for the pubic symphyses, the portions of the pelvis where the two halves meet in front, and the sternal ends of the third through fifth ribs to tighten my age estimate.