synthesis

synthesis definition - medical

syn·the·sis (sĭnˈthĭ-sĭs)

noun pl. syn·the·ses (-sēzˌ)
  1. The combining of separate elements or substances to form a coherent whole.
  2. Formation of a chemical compound from simpler compounds or elements.
  3. A period in the cell cycle.

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