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From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 Sym·phy·sis n.; pl. Symphyses   Anat. (a) An articulation formed by intervening cartilage; as, the pubic symphysis. (b) The union or coalescence of bones; also, the place of union or coalescence; as, the symphysis of the lower jaw.  Cf. Articulation.
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From: WordNet (r) 2.0

 symphysis
      n 1: an abnormal adhesion of two or more structures
      2: a growing together of parts or structures
      [also: symphyses (pl)]

From: WordNet (r) 2.0

 symphyses
      See symphysis