ankylosis, anchylosis
(noun) abnormal adhesion and rigidity of the bones of a joint
Source: WordNet® 3.1
ankylosis (countable and uncountable, plural ankyloses)
(anatomy) The growing together of bones to form a single unit.
(medicine) The stiffening of a joint as the result of such abnormal fusion.
(figuratively) An onset of stiffness or inflexibility.
Source: Wiktionary
An`chy*lo"sis, An`ky*lo"sis, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. ankylose.]
1. (Med.)
Definition: Stiffness or fixation of a joint; formation of a stiff joint. Dunglison.
2. (Anat.)
Definition: The union of two or more separate bones to from a single bone; the close union of bones or other structures in various animals.
An`ky*lo"sis, n.
Definition: Same as Anchylosis.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
3 May 2025
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