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Synostosis

Medical Definition: A union between adjacent bones or parts of a single bone formed by osseous material, such as ossified connecting cartilage or fibrous tissue. (Dorland, 27th ed)
Guide Notes: abnorm union between bones or parts of bones; do not use /congen & do not coord with INFANT, NEWBORN, DISEASES
Synostosis Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Craniosynostoses - Premature closure of one or more sutures of the skull.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Syndactyly - A congenital anomaly of the hand or foot, marked by the webbing between adjacent fingers or toes. Syndactylies are classified as complete or incomplete by the degree of joining. Syndactylies can also be simple or complex. Simple syndactyly indicates joining of only skin or soft tissue; complex syndactyly marks joining of bony elements.

Synostosis Medical Definitions and Terms

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