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gomphosis en · NOUN

Etymology

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

Meanings

  1. A type of fibrous, immovable joint such as the one between the teeth and the alveolar bone.

Forms

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gomphoses Number=Plur lexicographic

Deriveds

agomphosis

Synonyms

peg-and-socket joint