Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Bound together, as two bones, by an interosseous fascia; of or pertaining to syndesmosis.
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- adjective Relating to
syndesmosis .
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Examples
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He is going to need what is called a syndesmotic screw put through both bones in his ankle to stabilize that joint.
T.O. Terrell Owens 2006
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He is going to need what is called a syndesmotic screw put through both bones in his ankle to stabilize that joint.
T.O. Terrell Owens 2006
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Portsmouth my foot pains were diagnosed as a strain of the syndesmotic ligament.
tribalfootball.com Ian Ferris 2010
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