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syndesmosis
CIDE DICTIONARY
syndesmosis, n. [NL., fr. Gr. a bond; together + a bond, fr. to bind.].
An articulation formed by means of ligaments. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
syndesmosis, n. the union and articulation of bones by means of ligaments.
Etymology
mod.L f. Gk sundesmos binding, fastening + -OSIS
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