gomphosis
English
noun
Definitions
- (anatomy) a type of fibrous, immovable joint such as the one between the teeth and the alveolar bone
Etymology
Derived from Ancient Greek γόμφος (peg, nail, pin).
Origin
Ancient Greek
γόμφος
Gloss
peg, nail, pin
Concept
Semantic Field
Basic actions and technology
Ontological Category
Person/Thing
Kanji
爪