gomphosis

[ gom-foh-sis ]

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noun

, Anatomy.

, plural gom·pho·ses [gom-, foh, -seez].

an immovable articulation in which one bone or part is received in a cavity in another, as a tooth in its socket.

gomphosis

/ ɡɒmˈfəʊsɪs /

noun

anatomy a form of immovable articulation in which a peglike part fits into a cavity, as in the setting of a tooth in its socket

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Word History and Origins

Origin of gomphosis¹

1570–80; < New Latin < Greek gomphō-, verbid stem of gomphoûn to bolt together (derivative of gómphos bolt, nail) + New Latin -sis -sis; -osis

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Word History and Origins

Origin of gomphosis¹

C16: from New Latin, from Greek gomphoein to bolt together, from gomphos tooth, peg

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Example Sentences

Gomphosis is, when one bone is immoveably fixed in another as a nail in a board.

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