[ 'sɪmfɪsɪs ]
■ noun ( plural symphyses -si:z ) Anatomy a place where two bones are immovably joined (e.g. the pubic bones in the pelvis) or completely fused (e.g. at the midline of the lower jaw).
Derivatives
symphyseal (also symphysial -'fɪzɪəl ) adjective
Origin
C16: mod. L., from Gk sumphusis , from sun- 'together' + phusis 'growth'.