ankylosis

American  

[ang-kuh-loh-sis] / ˌæŋ kəˈloʊ sɪs /

noun

1. Pathology. abnormal adhesion of the bones of a joint.

2. Anatomy. the union or consolidation of two or more bones or other hard tissues into one.

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ankylosis British  

/ ˌæŋkɪˈlɒtɪk, ˌæŋkɪˈləʊsɪs /

noun

1. abnormal adhesion or immobility of the bones in a joint, as by a direct joining of the bones, a fibrous growth of tissues within the joint, or surgery

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Other Word Forms

• ankylotic
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of ankylosis

First recorded in 1705–15; from Greek: “a stiffening of the joints”; see ancylo-, -osis

Example Sentences

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ankylosis

A man with ankylosis of the ego, who is jealous of the stenographer for sufficient reasons.

From The Roycroft Dictionary Concocted by Ali Baba and the Bunch on Rainy Days. by Hubbard, Elbert

The ankylosis may be fibrous or osseous, and may be intra- or extra-articular.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander

To differentiate by manipulation between muscular fixation and ankylosis, it may be necessary to anæsthetise the patient.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis

Arthrodesis.—This operation, first performed by Albert in 1877, consists in removing the cartilage covering the articular surfaces of bones with the object of producing a firm ankylosis.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander

The joint is usually completely disorganised and ankylosis results.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander