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

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

The joint is usually completely disorganised and ankylosis results.

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

In more severe forms the joint may be permanently damaged as a result of fibrous or bony ankylosis, or from displacement or dislocation.

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

Stiffness from adhesions is most intractable, and may, in spite of every attention, terminate in ankylosis even in cases where there has been no suppuration.

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

When the displacement occurs gradually, the atlas and axis may be separated to a considerable extent without the cord being pressed upon, and recovery with ankylosis may ensue.

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