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syntropy
syntropythe condition of having a series of similar parts with the same spatial orientation, e.g. the ribs. — syntropic, adj.See also: Anatomysyntropy
syntropy [sin´trah-pe] the state of being syntropic.syn·tro·py (sin'trō-pē), 1. The tendency sometimes seen in two diseases to coalesce into one. 2. The state of harmonious association with others. 3. In anatomy, a number of similar structures inclined in one general direction; for example, the spinous processes of a series of vertebrae, the ribs. [syn- + G. tropē, a turning] syn·tro·py (sin'trŏ-pē) 1. The tendency sometimes seen in two diseases to coalesce into one. 2. The state of harmonious association with others. 3. anatomy A number of similar structures inclined in one general direction (e.g., the spinous processes of a series of vertebrae, the ribs). [syn- + G. tropē, a turning]syn·tro·py (sin'trŏ-pē) 1. Tendency sometimes seen in two diseases to coalesce. 2. In anatomy, number of similar structures inclined in one general direction. [syn- + G. tropē, a turning] |