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symphysis

/ˈsɪmfəsɪs/

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noun

骨骼愈合，骨合，联合。

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." "

医生解释说，这个孩子的下颚骨还在形成骨合，也就是说，下颚的两半最终会愈合在一起。

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noun

骨联合，融合线。

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." "

医生指着X光片解释说：“你儿子手腕上那条清晰可见的骨联合线表明他的生长板已经完全融合了。”

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noun

耻骨联合

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. "

在分娩过程中，母亲骨盆之间的耻骨联合会产生轻微的活动，以帮助婴儿顺利通过。

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