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syndesmosis - What does it mean?

Definition of 'syndesmosis'

English

Noun

(syndesmoses)
  • (anatomy) A slightly movable articulation or joint where the contiguous bony surfaces are united by an interosseous ligament.
  • *{{quote-news|year=2009|date=August 19|author=Russell Gould|title=Storm dismisses any talk of Greg Inglis returning|work=Herald Sun citation
  • |passage=He was diagnosed with syndesmosis in his left ankle, the same injury that cost Ryan Hoffman a place in last year's grand final. }}