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ankylosis

Pronunciation: /ˌaŋkɪˈləʊsɪs/
Definition of ankylosis

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'

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Definition of ankylosis in the US English dictionary

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