gomphosis

n., pl., -ses (-sēz).
A type of immovable articulation, as of a tooth inserted into its bony socket.

[Greek gomphōsis, from gomphoun, to fasten with bolts, from gomphos, bolt.]

(gämfō′sis)
n

A form of joint in which a conical body is fastened into a socket, as a tooth is fastened into the jaw.

(gŏm-fō'sĭs)
n., pl. -ses (-sēz).

A type of immovable articulation, as of a tooth inserted into its bony socket. Also called peg-and-socket joint.

A type of fibrous joint in which a conical process is inserted into a socket-like portion.