ankylosis

[ ang-kuh-loh-sis ]

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.

ankylosis

/ 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

Derived Forms

• ankylotic, adjective

Other Words From

• an·ky·lot·ic [ang-k, uh, -, lot, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ankylosis¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of ankylosis¹

C18: from New Latin, from Greek ankuloun to crook

Example Sentences

Results may be considered favorable even with elbow ankylosis.

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Chronic arthritis with destruction of articular surfaces and ankylosis, is seldom observed.

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Subjects must be kept in slings until union of bones has become established, and as a rule there will then exist marked ankylosis.

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In the average instance, because of arthritis which persists for a considerable length of time, more or less ankylosis results.

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The affected joint was very much enlarged, with little or no mobility, the condition being practically the same as true ankylosis.

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