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symphyseal

symphyseal

9.9
A place in the body where two bones join together
  • adjective
  • /ˌsɪm.fɪˈzi.əl/
  • Specialized
: sinfisario
  • An MRI revealed a symphyseal gap between the two fused bones in her pelvis.

Examples

  • Urethral injuries are usually associated with bilateral pubic rami fractures, significant vertical displacement of the pelvis, and symphyseal disruption.

    Academic text (2006)

  • The injury will demonstrate an ipsilateral disruption of all the restraining ligaments of the hemipelvis, including the symphyseal, sacrospinous, sacrotuberous, and SI ligaments.

    Academic text (2006)

  • The doctor explained that the patient's pain was due to symphyseal injury in the pelvic region.

  • During the surgery, the surgeon noted the symphyseal joint had developed an abnormal growth.

Surface Forms

symphyseal positive

Morphology

symphyseal = symphysis (opaque) = symphysis + eal

The term 'symphysis' is a specialized anatomical term, making the transformation to 'symphyseal' opaque for learners without specific medical knowledge.

Etymology

Symphyseal comes from Greek parts sym- 'together' and physis 'growth'. The sym- part is the same idea as in symphony or symmetry, so a symphyseal joint is where two bones literally 'grow together' or are joined.