synostosis
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- noun
- /ˌsɪnəˈstoʊsɪs/
- Specialized
:
sinosis
- Children with congenital synostosis may experience issues with limb movement as they grow.
- sagittal synostosis
Examples
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Another physical trait that persons with Williams syndrome often have is a limitation in the rotation of their wrists and forearms (radio-ulnar synostosis).
Academic text (1996) -
Radioulnar synostosis can cause limited wrist movement due to the fusion of the two bones.
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The doctor explained that synostosis might require surgery if it affects joint function.
How Fused
Surface Forms
Morphology
synostosis = osteosis (opaque) = syn + ostosis
The term 'synostosis' is a specialized medical term where the prefix 'syn-' means 'together' and 'ostosis' relates to bone, but the specific medical meaning is not transparent to general English learners.
Etymology
The word synostosis comes from Greek parts: syn- meaning 'together', osteo- meaning 'bone', and -osis meaning 'a condition'. So synostosis is when two bones have grown 'together' into one bone, which is why it can limit normal movement.