ankylosis

 
Pronunciation: /ˌaŋkɪˈləʊsɪs/

noun

[mass noun] Medicine
  • abnormal stiffening and immobility of a joint due to fusion of the bones.

Derivatives

ankylotic

adjective

Origin:

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