Where does “symphysis” come from?
Symphysis comes from Ancient Greek φῠ́ω and σύν, which derive from Proto-Indo-European som- and sem-, roots related to coming together or union.
symphysis (English): The process of two originally separate bones...
Definitions
- The process of two originally separate bones...
Ancestry of “symphysis”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | σύμφῠσῐς | Growing together, natural junction, especially of the bones |