Definition

The joining together of two or more bones that are usually separate, resulting in a single bone.

Example

The doctor explained that the child's condition was due to synostosis, where the bones had fused together.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of synostosis?

No, what is it exactly?

It's when two or more bones fuse together, forming a single bone.

That sounds interesting! I didn't know bones could do that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Synostosis → It is formed from "syn-" (meaning together) and "ostosis" (from Greek "osteon", meaning bone). The term describes the condition where bones fuse together, indicating a joining or coming together of bones.

Memory Tip

Think of bones 'coming together' ('syn-') to form a single structure, which is what synostosis means.

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