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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SYMPHYSIS

Via New Latin from Greek sumphusis, from sumphuein, from syn- + phuein to grow.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SYMPHYSIS

symphysis  [ˈsɪmfɪsɪs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SYMPHYSIS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Symphysis is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SYMPHYSIS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Symphysis

A symphysis is a fibrocartilaginous fusion between two bones. It is a type of cartilaginous joint, specifically a secondary cartilaginous joint. ▪ A symphysis is an amphiarthrosis, a slightly movable joint. ▪ A growing together of parts or structures Unlike synchondroses, symphyses are permanent.

Definition of symphysis in the English dictionary

The first definition of symphysis in the dictionary is a growing together of parts or structures, such as two bony surfaces joined by an intermediate layer of fibrous cartilage. Other definition of symphysis is a line marking this growing together. Symphysis is also an abnormal adhesion of two or more parts or structures.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SYMPHYSIS


adenohypophysis
ˌædɪnəʊhaɪˈpɒfɪsɪs
analysis
əˈnælɪsɪs
aphesis
ˈæfɪsɪs
apophysis
əˈpɒfɪsɪs
basis
ˈbeɪsɪs
crisis
ˈkraɪsɪs
diaphysis
daɪˈæfɪsɪs
diapophysis
ˌdaɪəˈpɒfɪsɪs
epiphysis
ɪˈpɪfɪsɪs
genesis
ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs
hypophysis
haɪˈpɒfɪsɪs
hypothesis
haɪˈpɒθɪsɪs
Isis
ˈaɪsɪs
neurohypophysis
ˌnjʊərəʊhaɪˈpɒfɪsɪs
oasis
əʊˈeɪsɪs
paraphysis
pəˈræfɪsɪs
parapophysis
ˌpærəˈpɒfɪsɪs
pleurapophysis
ˌplʊərəˈpɒfɪsɪs
synthesis
ˈsɪnθɪsɪs
zygapophysis
ˌzɪɡəˈpɒfɪsɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SYMPHYSIS

symphilous
symphily
symphonic
symphonic poem
symphonically
symphonies
symphonion
symphonious
symphoniously
symphonist
symphony
symphony orchestra
symphony writer
symphyseal
symphyseotomy
symphyses
symphysial
symphysiotomy
symphystic
symphytic

WORDS THAT END LIKE SYMPHYSIS

blot analysis
catalysis
cost analysis
dialysis
electrolysis
factor analysis
fibrinolysis
hydrolysis
in the last analysis
lysis
market analysis
methysis
numerical analysis
paralysis
physis
psychoanalysis
quantitative analysis
sales analysis
synchysis
systems analysis

Synonyms and antonyms of symphysis in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «symphysis» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SYMPHYSIS

Find out the translation of symphysis to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of symphysis from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «symphysis» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

联合
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sínfisis
570 millions of speakers

English

symphysis
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सहवर्धन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الارتفاق
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

симфиз
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

sínfise
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

symphysis
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

symphyse
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Symphysis
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Symphyse
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

癒合
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

치골
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Symfysis
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bề
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

symphysis
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सिम्फिसिस
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

simfizis
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sinfisi
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

łonowe
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

симфіз
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

simfiza
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σύμφυση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

simfise
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

symphysis
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

symfysen
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of symphysis

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SYMPHYSIS»

The term «symphysis» is regularly used and occupies the 63.066 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SYMPHYSIS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «symphysis» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «symphysis» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about symphysis

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SYMPHYSIS»

Discover the use of symphysis in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to symphysis and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Somatic Dysfunction in Osteopathic Family Medicine
Symphysis Pubis Superior or Inferior Shear (Muscle Energy) (Fig. 9. 10) This procedure is employed to improve motion between the two pelvic bones at the pubic symphysis. Dysfunctional restriction of motion between the two pelvic bones can ...
Kenneth E. Nelson, Thomas Glonek, 2007
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Surgical Treatment of Orthopaedic Trauma
Symphyseal disruptions are more commonly treated using open reduction and internal fixation of the symphysis. There are two approaches commonly used: either a midline incision or the Pfannenstiel approach. The midline incision is most ...
James P. Stannard, Andrew H. Schmidt, Philip J. Kregor, 2007
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Sports Injuries: Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention
As the condition shows signs of resolution, sporting activity can be phased in. 6.3. 6 Disorders of the symphysis pubis The symphysis pubis is a cartilaginous joint between the two pubic bones and allows a small amount of movement between ...
Stephen R. Bird, Neil Black, Philip Newton, 1997
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Clemente's Anatomy Dissector: Guides to Individual ...
Sacroiliac joint Grant's 194, 200, 205, 275 Netter's 248, 353, 354 Rohen 189, 336 , 428, 445 Grant's 112, 232, 251,264,272 Netter's 250, 348, 361,365,379 Rohen 342 Arcuate pubic ligament Frontal section through the symphysis pubis. Grant's.
Carmine D. Clemente, 2010
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Orthopedic Sports Medicine
significant correlation with current groin pain.2 -"'--"'6"168 There is an association with a history of groin pain.0'8 These changes are best interpreted as the result of chronic repetitive stress to the symphysis pubis or may be the sequelae of a ...
Robert Pedowitz, Christine B. Chung, Donald Resnick, 2008
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The 5 Minute Sports Medicine Consult
Chronic pelvic/groin pain caused by repetitive stress at the symphysis pubis • Inflammation at the symphysis pubis SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS • Severe groin pain with the athlete being unable to stand on one leg, or a dull ache in the groin • Pain ...
Mark D. Bracker, 2001
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Therapeutic Management of Incontinence and Pelvic Pain: ...
Transperineal or translabial ultrasound places the ultrasound probe on the perineum or labia in a mid- sagittal direction, orientating the probe so that the clearest images of the bladder, urethra, rectum, and pubic symphysis are viewed (see ...
J. Haslam, J. Laycock, 2007
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Fractures of the Pelvis and Acetabulum
Marvin Tile, David Helfet, James Kellam. unilateral or bilateral, and displacement of the symphysis may be minimal (<2.5 cm) or major (>2.5 cm) measured on radiograph or calibrated CT. In the universal nomenclature, all are accounted for by ...
Marvin Tile, David Helfet, James Kellam, 2003
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Practical Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy
OSTEITIS PUBIS Basic Science— Anatomy The symphysis pubis is composed of opposed hyaline cartilage covered pubic bones with an intervening fibrocartilage disc. The articulation is supported superiorly by the supra- pubic ligament and ...
Donald Hugh Johnson, Robert A. Pedowitz, 2007
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Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual
The evaluation included X- ray films of the pelvis and radioisotope studies of the pubic symphysis. Only two patients had just one condition, symphysitis. Ten patients had two conditions, six patients had three conditions, and three patients had ...
Janet G. Travell, David G. Simons, 1992

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SYMPHYSIS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term symphysis is used in the context of the following news items.
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'Your running days are over': the words I hoped I'd never hear
Although I didn't know it, I had the beginnings of symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD). But whilst I stayed relatively fit, it was okay. I'd moved to the country, and I ... «The Guardian, May 15»
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LA beach wants topless sunbathers
The code notably states that “no person shall appear, bathe, sunbathe ... in such a manner that the genitals, vulva, pubis, pubic symphysis, pubic hair, buttock, ... «Independent Online, Apr 15»
3
Why in the world do we have chins? Maybe, because we evolved …
Scientists measured the mandibular symphysis (chin area) to infer the force applied to the chin by chewing. Image: New Scientist. We're not done yet. «ZME Science, Apr 15»
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Ragfijne lijnen in reëel sprookje
Daarin is Jirí Pokorný, voormalig danser van het Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT) en nu gastchoreograaf voor het NDT 2-programma Symphysis, ijzersterk. «Volkskrant, Mar 15»
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Symphysis NDT 2 wordt een spektakel
DEN HAAG - Donderdag 19 maart gaat het nieuwe meesterwerk Symphysis van dansgezelschap NDT2 in première in het Lucent Danstheater. Algemeen ... «dé Weekkrant, Mar 15»
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'He was sawing me in half:' Ireland's gruesome era of symphysiotomy
Symphysiotomy is a surgical procedure whereby the pubic symphysis -- the joint that holds the pelvis together -- is cut in order to widen the birth canal during ... «CNN, Jan 15»
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Cabrera, Iglesias question marks for Tigers ahead of spring training
Outfielder Rajai Davis, who had a pubic symphysis strain that bothered him in the postseason, is expected to be back to normal. "I spoke to Rajai last week and ... «FOXSports.com, Jan 15»
8
Be considerate to the disabled
It was the beginning of symphysis pubic dysfunction, a misalignment of the pelvis caused by the surge of pregnancy hormones, which I suffered throughout each ... «The Argus, Dec 14»
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A pregnant Zoe Foster-Blake. Source: News Corp Australia
Foster-Blake explains that Osteitis Pubis, is “a chronic pubic condition caused by inflammation of the pubic symphysis (the joint between the left and right pubic ... «NEWS.com.au, Dec 14»
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Critical Management of Deadly Pelvic Injuries
The joint between the sacrum and ilium (sacroiliac joint, or SI joint) is the strongest joint in the body, and the pubic symphysis is the weakest link in the pelvic ring ... «JEMS.com, Dec 14»

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