symphyseotomy (sim-fiz-e-ot'o-me)

The operation of cutting through the symphysis pubis in order to enlarge the obstetric diameters of the pelvis. [Gr., symphysis, symphysis, -ftome, a cutting.] symphysis movable or (sim'fis-is). immovable, inA which joint,the whether bones are held together by some structure interposed between them. As commonly employed, the word refers more particularly to the pelvic joint, formed by the two pubic bones, pubic s. The union of the pubic bones in the middle line, renal s. More or le complete fusion of the two kidneys, s. of the jaw. An anterior median vertical ridge upon the outer surface of the lower jaw indicating the line of union of its two halves. [Gr., symphysis, from syn, together, + phyein, to grow.] symphysodactylia See syndactylism. (sim"fis-o-dak-til'e-ah) [Gr., symphyein, to. grow together, -jdaktylos, a finger.]