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symphysis

/ˈsɪmfəsɪs/

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noun

Sínfisis, unión ósea

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." "

El médico explicó que la sínfisis de la mandíbula del niño aún se estaba desarrollando, lo que significaba que las dos mitades de la mandíbula eventualmente se fusionarían.

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noun

Sínfisis

A line, discernable on an X-ray, showing such fusion.

Examples :

"The doctor pointed to the X-ray, explaining, "The clear symphysis on your son's wrist indicates that his growth plates have fully fused." "

El médico señaló la radiografía, explicando: "La sínfisis clara en la muñeca de su hijo indica que sus placas de crecimiento se han fusionado por completo".

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noun

Sínfisis

The cartilaginous material that adjoins and facilitates the junction of such bones, with or without synovia.

Examples :

"During childbirth, the symphysis between the mother's pelvic bones allows for slight movement to help the baby pass through. "

Durante el parto, la sínfisis entre los huesos pélvicos de la madre permite un ligero movimiento para ayudar al bebé a pasar.

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