anchylose

/ (ˈæŋkɪˌləʊz) /

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verb

a former spelling of ankylose

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Derived forms of anchylose

anchylosis, nounanchylotic (ˌæŋkɪˈlɒtɪk), adjective

Words nearby anchylose

anchoveta, anchovy, anchovy pear, anchusa, anchusin, anchylose, anchylostomiasis, Ancienne-Lorette, ancienne noblesse, ancien régime, ancient

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How to use anchylose in a sentence

In man, and some monkeys, the præmaxillæ anchylose with the maxillæ, so as to be irrecognisable in the adult.
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