ankylotic
kəˈloʊ 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 or anchylosis (ˌæŋkɪˈləʊsɪs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 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 | |
| [C18: from New Latin, from Greek ankuloun to crook] | |
| anchylosis or anchylosis | |
| —n | |
| [C18: from New Latin, from Greek ankuloun to crook] | |
| ankylotic or anchylosis | |
| —adj | |
| anchylotic or anchylosis | |
| —adj | |
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| ankylosis or anchylosis (ˌæŋkɪˈləʊsɪs) | |
| —n | |
| 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 | |
| [C18: from New Latin, from Greek ankuloun to crook] | |
| anchylosis or anchylosis | |
| —n | |
| [C18: from New Latin, from Greek ankuloun to crook] | |
| ankylotic or anchylosis | |
| —adj | |
| anchylotic or anchylosis | |
| —adj | |
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
ankylosis
stiffening of joints after injury or surgery, alt. (and more etymological) spelling of anchylosis (q.v.).
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Medical Dictionary
ankylosis an·ky·lo·sis (āng'kə-lō'sĭs)
n.
The stiffening or immobility of a joint resulting from disease, trauma, surgery, or bone fusion.
an'ky·lot'ic (-lŏt'ĭk) adj.
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