Etymology
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ankylosis (n.)

"stiffening of joints caused by consolidation or fusion of two or more bones into one," 1713, alternative (and more etymological) spelling of anchylosis (q.v.).

Entries linking to ankylosis

anchylosis (n.)
"stiffening of joints caused by consolidation or fusion of two or more bones into one," 1713, from Greek ankylos "crooked" (see angle (n.)) + -osis. Related: Anchylotic.
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Definitions of ankylosis

ankylosis (n.)
abnormal adhesion and rigidity of the bones of a joint;
Synonyms: anchylosis
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