| sympexis | A term proposed by R.P. Heidenhain to denote the deposition of red blood cells according to the laws of surface tension. Origin: G. Concretion (05 Mar 2000) |
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| symphalangism | Symphalangy Synonym: syndactyly. 2. Ankylosis of the finger or toe joints. Origin: sym-+ phalanx (05 Mar 2000) |
| symphile | <zoology> An insect, such as a rove beetle, that lives inside the nest of a colony of ants or termites and is protected and fed by the social insects, in return, the symphile produces secretions useful to the host insects. (19 Jan 1998) |
| symphily | <biology, zoology> A harmonious relationship between an organism and the colony of ants or termites in which it lives. (19 Jan 1998) |
| symphyla | <zoology> An order of small apterous insects having an elongated body, with three pairs of thoracic and about nine pairs of abdominal legs. They are, in many respects, intermediate between myriapods and true insects. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. With + a clan. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| symphyseal | <anatomy> Of or pertaining to to symphysis. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| symphyseotomy | <surgery> The operation of dividing the symphysis pubis for the purpose of facilitating labour; formerly called the Sigualtian section. Alternative forms: symphysotomy. Origin: NL. Symphysis pubis + Gr. To cut. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| symphysial | Symphyseal Grown together; relating to a symphysis; fused. Synonym: symphysic. (05 Mar 2000) |
| symphysial surface of pubis | symphysial surface of pubis |
| symphysic | Symphyseal Grown together; relating to a symphysis; fused. Synonym: symphysic. (05 Mar 2000) |
| symphysic teratosis | A teratosis in which there is a fusion of normally separated parts. (05 Mar 2000) |
| symphysion | A craniometric point, the most anterior point of the alveolar process of the mandible. (05 Mar 2000) |
| symphysiotome | Symphyseotome Instrument for use in symphysiotomy. (05 Mar 2000) |
| symphysiotomy | A surgical procedure to effect an immediate dramatic increase in the size of the pelvic outlet to permit delivery of a baby. The cartilage of the symphysis pubis (where the pubic bones come together) is surgically divided in the procedure which can be a life-saver for the baby. (12 Dec 1998) |
| symphysis | Origin: NL, fr. Gr, fr. To make to grow together; with + to cause to grow; to grow. <anatomy> An articulation formed by intervening cartilage; as, the pubic symphysis. The union or coalescence of bones; also, the place of union or coalescence; as, the symphysis of the lower jaw. Cf. Articulation. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |