anchylosis

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Definition of anchylosis in English English dictionary

Alternative spelling of ankylosis

abnormal adhesion and rigidity of the bones of a joint

The union of two or more separate bones to from a single bone; the close union of bones or other structures in various animals

{i} joining together, stiffening (of joints or bones)

Stiffness or fixation of a joint; formation of a stiff joint

Hyphenation

an·chy·lo·sis