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symphysis

/ˈsɪmfəsɪs/

Meanings
noun
The process of two originally separate bones growing together as the subject matures, as with the pubic bones or lower jawbones in humans.

Examples :

""The doctor explained that the child's jawbone was still developing a symphysis, meaning the two halves of the jaw would eventually fuse together." "
anatomy physiology medicine body process biology human science

Related Words

Illustration separate

separate noun

/ˈsɛpəɹət/ /ˈsɛpəɹeɪt/

(usually in the plural) Anything that is sold by itself, especially an article of clothing.

"The store had many different dress separates for sale. "

Illustration developing

developing verb

/dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/

To change with a specific direction, progress.

"The students are developing their reading skills in their English class. "

Illustration originally

originally adverb

/əˈɹɪdʒnəli/

As it was in the beginning.

"Originally, this paper was white, but over the years it has yellowed with age."

Illustration explaining

explaining verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/ /ɛkˈspleɪnɪŋ/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

Illustration facilitates

facilitates verb

/fəˈsɪlɪteɪts/

To make easy or easier.

"The teacher facilitates learning by providing clear instructions and helpful resources. "

Illustration explained

explained verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnd/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

Illustration together

together adjective

/təˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /təˈɡɛðɚ/

Coherent; well organized.

"The teacher's lesson plan was together, covering all the key concepts logically. "

Illustration discernable

discernable adjective

/dɪˈzɜrnəbəl/ /dɪˈsɜrnəbəl/

Possible to discern; detectable or derivable by use of the senses or the intellect.

"There is a discernible performance difference between a Porsche and a Civic."

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cartilaginous adjective

/kɑːrtɪˈlædʒənəs/ /kɑːrtɪˈlædʒɪnəs/

Comprising soft cartilage rather than bone

"Cartilaginous fish such as the angler fish have a skeletal structure made up of cartilage."

Illustration childbirth

childbirth noun

/ˈtʃaɪldbɜːθ/ /ˈtʃaɪldbɝːθ/

The fact or action of giving birth to a child, as the culmination of pregnancy.

"After a long labor, the new mother recovered quickly from childbirth. "

Illustration indicates

indicates verb

/ˈɪndɪkeɪts/

To point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known.

"The guard blew his whistle to indicate imminent departure."

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eventually adverb

/ɪ.ˈvɛn.tjʊ.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.li/

In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks.

"After many frustrating attempts, he eventually finished his school project. "