How Do You Spell SYMPHYSEAL?

Pronunciation: [sˈɪmfa͡ɪsə͡l] (IPA)

Symphyseal is a medical term describing the point where bones join in the midline of the body. It is pronounced /sɪmˈfaɪziəl/ and spelled with the letter "s" at the beginning followed by "y" pronounced as /ɪ/ and a "m" sound. The following "p" and "h" sounds are pronounced together as /f/ while the letter "s" makes a /z/ sound. The ending is spelled with "eal" and is pronounced as /i əl/. The correct spelling of this word is important for medical professionals and researchers.

SYMPHYSEAL Meaning and Definition

1. The term "symphyseal" refers to a type of joint called a symphysis. A symphysis is a fibrous joint that connects two bones with fibrocartilaginous tissue. It is characterized by having a disc or pad of fibrocartilage between the bony surfaces, which allows for limited movement and provides stability and shock absorption.

   The symphyseal joint is found predominantly in the midline of the body. A notable example is the pubic symphysis, which connects the two pubic bones in the pelvis. This joint is essential for transferring forces between the lower limbs during weight-bearing activities such as walking, running, and jumping.

   The structure of the symphyseal joint allows for slight movement, enabling flexibility and facilitating childbirth. During pregnancy, hormonal changes in women loosen the symphysis pubis to prepare the pelvis for the delivery of the baby. However, excessive movement or instability in this joint can lead to pain and dysfunction.

   Due to its unique characteristics, the term "symphyseal" is often used in medical and anatomical contexts to describe structures or conditions related to symphyses. For instance, symphyseal fractures or symphyseal separation may refer to injuries involving the disruption or displacement of the symphyseal joint. Similarly, symphyseal fusion could describe a surgical procedure where two bones are joined to promote healing or stability.

2. Relating to a symphysis.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for SYMPHYSEAL

• aymphyseal
• zymphyseal
• xymphyseal
• dymphyseal
• eymphyseal
• wymphyseal
• stmphyseal
• sgmphyseal
• shmphyseal
• sumphyseal
• s7mphyseal
• s6mphyseal
• synphyseal
• sykphyseal
• syjphyseal
• symohyseal
• symlhyseal
• sym-hyseal
• sym0hyseal
• sympgyseal

Etymology of SYMPHYSEAL

The word "symphyseal" is derived from the Greek word "symphysis", which means "a growing together" or "a joint". In turn, "symphysis" is derived from the combination of the Greek prefix "syn", meaning "together", and "physis", meaning "growth" or "nature". Hence, "symphyseal" refers to something related to or pertaining to a symphysis, which commonly refers to a fusion or union of two bones or cartilages, typically found in certain joints of the body, such as the pubic symphysis.