Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

parasymphysis

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: parasym-ph-ysis
IPA

28

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The point at which both halves of the mandible are fused together

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"In general, the most common sites of mandibular fracture are the condyle and angle (especially in the presence of an impacted or semi-erupted third molar), mental foramen or body, parasymphysis, and any part of the dental alveolus."

Etymology

From para- + symphysis.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: para

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does parasymphysis mean?: The point at which both halves of the mandible are fused together
Where does parasymphysis come from?: From para- + symphysis.

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