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Meaning of syndesmosis | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
ˌsɪn.dɛzˈməʊ.sɪs

Definitions

A slightly movable articulation or joint where the contiguous bony surfaces are rough and are united by an interosseous ligament (e.g. between the fibula and tibia at the ankle).

Equivalents

Deutsch Syndesmose
Español sindesmosis
Italiano sindesmosi
Latina syndesmosis
Polski więzozrost

Examples

“He was diagnosed with syndesmosis in his left ankle, the same injury that cost⟳ Ryan Hoffman a place⟳ in last⟳ year's grand final.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

syndesmotomy syndet syndeticity syndetome syndeton Syndic

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