The word "symphysis" refers to a joint or connection between two bones, especially in the pelvis or other parts of the body. It describes when two bones are joined together by a fibrous cartilage material that allows for limited movement.
I really need to figure out how to protect my pubic symphysis dysfunction by not gaining to much this pregnancy but the only thing people say I can do is swimming. (femfusionfitness.com)
For some women, pains in their abdominal and pelvic area can develop into symphysis pubis dysfunction. (checkpregnancy.com)
These complications are caused by the stiffening of the pelvic symphysis when a female reaches adulthood, which is generally at about 8 months of age. (articles.extension.org)