gomphosis

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Ancient Greek γόμφος (gómphos, “peg”) +‎ -osis.

Noun[edit]

gomphosis (plural gomphoses)

  1. (anatomy) A type of fibrous, immovable joint such as the one between the teeth and the alveolar bone.
    Synonym: peg-and-socket joint
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