synarthrosis Meaning, Definition & Usage

Syn`ar*thro"sis noun

Etymology

NL., fr. Gr. a being jointed together, fr. to link or joint together; with + a joint.

Wordforms

plural Synarthroses

Definitions

1. (Anat.) Immovable articulation by close union, as in sutures. It sometimes includes symphysial articulations also. See the Note under Articulation, n., 1.