Synostosis | Definition of Synostosis by Medical Dictionary Visited on 5/30/2017

Synostosis | definition of synostosis by Medical dictionary Visited on 5/30/2017

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synostosis [sin″os-to´sis] normal or abnormal union of two bones by osseous material. adj., adj synostot´ic.

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? My bookmarks syn·os·to·sis (sin'os-tō'sis), [TA] Osseous union between two bones that are not Please log in or register to use bookmarks. You supposed to be united; commonly refers to formation of can also log in with a bony bundle between the radius and ulna following fracture of these two bones. Synonym(s): bony ankylosis, synosteosis, true ankylosis TheFreeDictionary presents: [syn- + G. osteon, bone, + -osis, condition] Write what you mean clearly and correctly. Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

synostosis /syn·os·to·sis/ (-os-to´sis) pl. synosto´ses

1. a union between adjacent bones or parts of a single bone formed by osseous material.

http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/synostosis[5/30/2017 10:17:17 AM] Synostosis | definition of synostosis by Medical dictionary Visited on 5/30/2017 2. the osseous union of bones that are normally distinct.synostot´ic

synostosis (sĭn′ŏs-tō′sĭs) n. pl. synosto·ses (-sēz) The fusion of normally separate skeletal bones.

syn′os·tot′ic (-tŏt′ĭk) adj.

synostosis [sin′ostō′sis]

Etymology: Gk, syn, together, osteon, bone

the joining of two bones by the ossification of connecting tissues. It occurs normally in the fusion of cranial bones to form the skull.

syn·os·to·sis , synosteosis (sin'os-tō'sis, -tē-ōsis) [TA] Osseous union between the bones forming a joint. Synonym(s): bony ankylosis, true ankylosis.

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synostosis bony union between two bones, with resultant loss of joint movement (see tarsal coalitions)

syn·os·to·sis , synosteosis (sin-os'tō'sis, -tē-ōsis) [TA] Osseous union between bones forming a joint. Synonym(s): bony ankylosis, true ankylosis.

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synostosis (sin´ōstō´sis), n the joining of two bones by the ossification of connecting tissues. It occurs normally in the fusion of cranial bones to form the adult skull.

synostosis pl. synostoses [Gr.] normal or abnormal union of two bones by osseous material.

Congenital metatarsal bone synostosis in a dog. By permission from Ettinger SJ, Feldman E, Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Saunders, 2004

radioulnar synostosis occurs between the radius and ulna as a result of unsatisfactory reduction of fractures.

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acrocephalopolysyndactyly The theoretical benefit of the one-incision approach is a reduced risk of acrofacial dysostosis radioulnar synostosis as the ulnar periosteum is not violated. Acrofacial Dysostosis 1, Nager Type Ruptures of the distal biceps tendon acute idiopathic polyneuritis In 1890, Lannelongue treated sagittal synostosis with bilateral strip Antley-Bixler syndrome craniectomies (Lannelongue, 1890). Apert syndrome Endoscopic strip craniectomy: a minimally invasive treatment for early Apert's syndrome correction of craniosynostosis arthrodial joint ATS Key words: ulnar fracture, synostosis, orthopedics, birds of prey, avian, ball-and-socket joint Mississippi kite, Ictinia mtsstsstpptensts Behçet's syndrome Successful treatment of a radioulnar synostosis in a Mississippi kite (Ictinia biaxial joint mississippiensis) Bridges Magnetic resonance imaging showed caudal cerebellar herniation, Chiari cartilaginous joint malformation type 1, obstructive hydrocephalus and cranial synostosis. causalgia Severe dehydration and acute renal failure associated with external

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