‖ syssarcosis
(sɪsɑːˈkəʊsɪs)
Also 7–8 sysarcosis.
[mod.L., a. Gr. συσσάρκωσις, f. συσσαρκοῦν to unite by flesh, cover over with flesh, f. σύν syn-1 + σάρξ flesh.]
1. Anat. The union of bones by means of intervening muscle.
| 1676 Wiseman Chirurg. Treat. vii. ii. 479. 1726 Monro Anat. Bones 267 The Scapula..is connected by Sysarcosis to the Head, Vertebræ, Ribs and Os Hyoides. 1835–6 Todd's Cycl. Anat. I. 257. |
2. Path. and Surg. The healing of a wound by granulation or the formation of new flesh.
| 1753 Chambers' Cycl. Supp., Syssarcosis..is also used..to express a method of curing wounds of the head..by means of promoting the granulation, as it is called, or growth of new flesh. 1767 [see symphysis 1 c]. |