gomphosis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of fibrous, immovable joint such as the one between the teeth and the alveolar bone.

Word forms

gomphosis gomphoses

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γόμφος (gómphos, “peg”) + -osis.

Derived words

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