SYNOSTOSIS
\sˌɪnəstˈə͡ʊsɪs], \sˌɪnəstˈəʊsɪs], \s_ˌɪ_n_ə_s_t_ˈəʊ_s_ɪ_s]\
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A union between adjacent bones or parts of a single bone formed by osseous material, such as ossified connecting cartilage or fibrous tissue. (Dorland, 27th ed)
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[Greek] A form of synarthrodia in which two adjacent bones have become united by ossification of their interconnecting cartilage.
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[Greek] Osseous union taking place between two bones normally separate, or premature union of bones which naturally grow together.
By Alexander Duane
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland