gomphosis

[ gom-foh-sis ]
/ gɒmˈfoʊ sɪs /

noun, plural gom·pho·ses [gom-foh-seez] /gɒmˈfoʊ siz/. Anatomy.

an immovable articulation in which one bone or part is received in a cavity in another, as a tooth in its socket.

Origin of gomphosis

1570–80; < New Latin < Greek gomphō-, verbid stem of gomphoûn to bolt together (derivative of gómphos bolt, nail) + New Latin -sis -sis; see -osis

Words nearby gomphosis

British Dictionary definitions for gomphoses

gomphosis
/ (ɡɒmˈfəʊsɪs) /

noun plural -ses (-siːz)

anatomy a form of immovable articulation in which a peglike part fits into a cavity, as in the setting of a tooth in its socket

Word Origin for gomphosis

C16: from New Latin, from Greek gomphoein to bolt together, from gomphos tooth, peg

Medical definitions for gomphoses

gomphosis
[ gŏm-fōsĭs ]

n. pl. gom•pho•ses (-sēz)

A type of immovable articulation, as of a tooth inserted into its bony socket. peg-and-socket joint