suture. An anatomic union between two bones; the surgical union of two surfaces by stitches.

symptomatic. Relating to symptoms; indicative.

symptomatology. The study of the symptoms of disease.

synchronous. Occurring at the same time.

syncope. Swooning or fainting.

synovia. Tenacious, colorless, stringy alkaline fluid which lubricates a joint; in appearance like the white of eggs.

synovial. Pertaining to synovia.

synovitis. Inflammation of a synovial membrane.

synthetic. Created from parts into a compound.

syphilis. An infectious disease spread by inoculation thru sexual intercourse; also possible by contamination thru table utensils, towel, pipes, etc.