gomphoses

Variant of gomphosis

gomphosis definition

gom·pho·sis (gäm fō′sis)

noun pl. gomphoses -·ses

a form of immovable joint in which a bone or other hard part, as a tooth, fits into a socket

Etymology: ModL < Gr gomphōsis, a nailing together < gomphos, a nail, bolt, tooth: see comb

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