"gomphosis" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: gomphoses [plural]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek γόμφος (gómphos, “peg”) + -osis. Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|γόμφος||peg}} Ancient Greek γόμφος (gómphos, “peg”), {{suffix|en||osis}} + -osis Head templates: {{en-noun|gomphoses}} gomphosis (plural gomphoses)
  1. (anatomy) A type of fibrous, immovable joint such as the one between the teeth and the alveolar bone. Categories (topical): Anatomy Synonyms: peg-and-socket joint
    Sense id: en-gomphosis-en-noun-f6L3pfV7 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -osis Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

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