syndesmosis

noun

syn·des·mo·sis | \ ˌsin-ˌdez-ˈmō-səs

, -ˌdes-\

plural syndesmoses\ ˌsin-ˌdez-ˈmō-ˌsēz

, -ˌdes- \

Definition of syndesmosis

: an articulation in which the contiguous surfaces of the bones are rough and are bound together by a ligament

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High ankle sprains involve damage to a complex of ligaments located above the ankle joint known as the syndesmosis. — Eric Branch, SFChronicle.com, "Talking syndesmosis: Ankle surgeon discusses Nick Bosa’s injury," 9 Aug. 2019

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syndesmosis

noun

syn·des·mo·sis | \ ˌsin-ˌdez-ˈmō-səs

, -ˌdes-

plural syndesmoses\ -ˌsēz

: an articulation in which the contiguous surfaces of the bones are rough and are bound together by a ligament