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ankylosis
[ ang-kuh-loh-sis ]
/ ˌæŋ kəˈloʊ sɪs /
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noun
Pathology. abnormal adhesion of the bones of a joint.
Anatomy. the union or consolidation of two or more bones or other hard tissues into one.
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Origin of ankylosis
OTHER WORDS FROM ankylosis
an·ky·lot·ic [ang-kuh-lot-ik], /ˌæŋ kəˈlɒt ɪk/, adjectiveWords nearby ankylosis
ankylosaurus, ankylose, ankylosed, ankylosing hyperostosis, ankylosing spondylitis, ankylosis, ankylostomiasis, ankyroid, anlace, anlage, anlaut
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British Dictionary definitions for ankylosis
ankylosis
anchylosis
/ (ˌæŋkɪˈləʊsɪs) /
noun
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 of ankylosis
ankylotic or anchylotic (ˌæŋkɪˈlɒtɪk), adjectiveWord Origin for ankylosis
C18: from New Latin, from Greek ankuloun to crook
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Medical definitions for ankylosis
ankylosis
[ ăng′kə-lō′sĭs ]
n.
The stiffening or immobility of a joint resulting from disease, trauma, surgery, or bone fusion.
Other words from ankylosis
an′ky•lot′ic (-lŏt′ĭk) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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