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syssarcosis

[ sis-ahr-koh-sis ]

noun

, Anatomy.
, plural sys·sar·co·ses [sis-ahr-, koh, -seez].
  1. the joining or attachment of bones by means of muscle.

syssarcosis

/ ˌsɪsɑːˈkəʊsɪs; ˌsɪsɑːˈkɒtɪk /

noun

  1. anatomy the union or articulation of bones by muscle
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Derived Forms

  • syssarcotic, adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of syssarcosis1

1670–80; < New Latin < Greek syssárkōsis; sys-, sarc-, -osis
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Word History and Origins

Origin of syssarcosis1

C17: from New Latin, from Greek sussarkōsis, from sussarkousthai, from sus- syn- + sarkoun to become fleshy, from sarx flesh

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