gryposis

English

Etymology

From Late Latin grȳpōsis (“hooking”) (from grȳpus (“hook-nosed”)), from Ancient Greek γρυπῶσις (grupôsis, “hooking”), from γρύπεσθαι (grúpesthai, “become hooked”), from γρύπος (grúpos, “hook-nosed”).

Noun

gryposis (plural gryposes)

  1. Abnormal curvature or hooked appearance.

References

  • “gryposis”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.
  • “gryposis” in Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary. (2012).
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