Symphysic ( /sɪmˈfɪzɪk/) is a term often used in anatomy and refers to a type of joint where two bones are joined by fibrocartilage. The word is derived from the Greek word, "symphysis," which means growing together. The spelling of this word can be easily understood using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The "s" is pronounced as /s/, the "y" sounds like /ɪ/, and the "m" is pronounced as /m/. The next syllable "phy" is pronounced as /fɪ/ and the last part is pronounced as /zɪk/.
Relating to a symphysis, symphyseal; grown together, fused.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.