gomphosis

/ɔmˈfɒsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of fibrous joint in which a conical surface fits into a conical depression, found in teeth and some other bones.

“The dentist explained that the tooth’s gomphosis was weak due to gum disease.”

Synonyms

  • conical joint
  • fibrous joint

Antonyms

  • dissimilar joint
  • separate bone