noun
an occurrence that involves the production of a union
Synonyms
noun
the state of being combined into one body
Synonyms
noun
the merging of adjacent sounds or syllables or words
noun
a nuclear reaction in which nuclei combine to form more massive nuclei with the simultaneous release of energy
Synonyms
nuclear fusion
nuclear fusion reaction
noun
the combining of images from the two eyes to form a single visual percept
Synonyms
optical fusion
noun
correction of an unstable part of the spine by joining two or more vertebrae
Synonyms
spinal fusion
Examples
- usually done surgically but sometimes done by traction or immobilization
noun
the act of fusing (or melting) together