noun
- the fusion of two or more bones that are normally separate
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor explained that synostosis of the skull bones had occurred too early.
- Craniosynostosis is a type of synostosis affecting the skull.
- The X-ray showed complete synostosis between the two vertebrae.
- Premature synostosis can restrict normal bone growth.
- Surgery may be required to correct certain cases of synostosis.
- The patient’s synostosis was causing pressure on the brain.