synostosis

[ sin-o-stoh-sis ]

/ ˌsɪn ɒˈstoʊ sɪs /

union of separate bones into a single bone.

Origin of synostosis

From New Latin, dating back to 1840–50; see origin at syn-, ostosis

syn·os·tot·ic

[sin-o-stot-ik] /ˌsɪn ɒˈstɒt ɪk/, syn·os·tot·i·cal, adjective syn·os·tot·i·cal·ly, adverb

Simple dolichocephaly is due to synostosis of the sagittal, or antero-posterior suture of the skull.

Degeneracy |Eugene S. Talbot
This process of synostosis begins from the interior of the cranium, and only subsequently manifests itself externally.

Pedagogical Anthropology |Maria Montessori
As a result, osseous solidification of the joint (synostosis) ensues without, of course, the possibility of any movement.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 5 |Various
Tapeisocephaly (low head) is due to synostosis of the great wings of the sphenoid with the frontal.

Degeneracy |Eugene S. Talbot

Pachycephaly (thickness of head) is due to synostosis of the parietal bone with the occipital.

Degeneracy |Eugene S. Talbot

synostosis

[ sĭn′ŏ-stō′sĭs ]

Fusion of normally separate bones. bony ankylosis true ankylosis

syn′os•tot′ic (-tŏt′ĭk) adj.