Sŷm'phŷ-sĭs, n.

n. [Gr. σύμφυσις, from συμφύειν, to grow together, from σύν, with, and φύειν, to grow; Fr. symphyse.] (Anat.) (a.) The union of bones by cartilage; a connection of bones without a movable joint. (b.) The union or coalescence of parts previously separate, either naturally or in consequence of disease. (c.) The insertion of different parts, as tendons. (d.) Places of union or coalescence, as a commissure. Dunglison.