syn·des·mo·sis (s n d z-m  ss, -ds-)n. pl. syn·des·mo·ses (-s  z) An articulation in which the bones are joined by a ligament. [New Latin, from Greek sundesmos, bond, ligament, from sundein, to bind together; see syndetic.] syn des·motic (-m tk) adj. |
syndesmosis [ˌsɪndɛsˈməʊsɪs]
n pl -ses [-siːz]
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) Anatomy a type of joint in which the articulating bones are held together by a ligament of connective tissue
[New Latin, from Greek sundein to bind together; see syndesis]
syndesmotic [ˌsɪndɛsˈmɒtɪk] adj
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