syssarcosis

syssarcosis definition - medical

sys·sar·co·sis (sĭsˌär-kōˈsĭs)

noun pl sys·sar·co·ses (-sēz)
The union or attachment of bones, such as the hyoid bone and lower jaw, by muscle.

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