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Gomphosis
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Gom-pho′sis
,Noun.
[NL., fr. Gr. [GREEK], prop., a bolting together, fr. [GREEK] to fasten with bolts or nails, [GREEK] bolt, nail: cf. F.
gomphose
.] (Anat.)
A form of union or immovable articulation where a hard part is received into the cavity of a bone, as the teeth into the jaws.