synizesis

[Gr., from synizō to sit with or together; syn =with, together, and hizo to sit.] 1. Gram.: The contraction of two syllables, or two vowels, into one; synecphonesis. 2. Pathol .: Blindne caused by an obstruction, or by a contraction of the pupil. syn-neu-rō-sis, subst . [Gr. syn=together, and neuron a nerve, a sinew.] Anat.: The connection of parts by means of ligaments, as in the movable joints.