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ankylosis

Syllabification: (an·ky·lo·sis)
Pronunciation: /ˌaNGkəˈlōsis/
Definition of ankylosis

noun

Medicine
  • abnormal stiffening and immobility of a joint due to fusion of the bones.

Derivatives

ankylotic

Pronunciation: /-ˈlätik/
adjective

Origin:

early 18th century: from Greek ankulōsis, from ankuloun 'to crook', from ankulos 'crooked'

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Definition of ankylosis in the British & World English dictionary

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