Gomphosis
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gomphosis is a noun meaning (anatomy) A type of fibrous, immovable joint such as the one between the teeth and the alveolar bone.
Meaning
(anatomy) A type of fibrous, immovable joint such as the one between the teeth and the alveolar bone.
Word Forms
- gomphoses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include synarthrosis, syngnathia, inferognathal, amphiarthrosis, zygoma, symphysis.
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