ankylosis

[ ang-kuh-loh-sis ]

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.

ankylosis

/ ˌæŋkɪˈlɒtɪk; ˌæŋkɪˈləʊsɪs /

noun

1. 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

Derived Forms

• ankylotic, adjective

Other Words From

• an·ky·lot·ic [ang-k, uh, -, lot, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ankylosis¹

First recorded in 1705–15; from Greek: “a stiffening of the joints”; ancylo-, -osis

Word History and Origins

Origin of ankylosis¹

C18: from New Latin, from Greek ankuloun to crook

Example Sentences

The leg bones of the adult male from Tomb I show a massive hole in the left knee that caused a severe ankylosis—an abnormal fusion of bones that inhibits movement.

From National Geographic

Lateral view of the left leg of Individual 1 in flexion showing the massive knee ankylosis.

From Forbes

Liliana Cernecca was able to open her mouth only a couple of millimetres after one of her jaw joints fused - a rare condition called ankylosis.

From BBC

Old healed ankylosis of the pastern joint ... a spontaneously healed bacterial arthritis with the destroyed joint cavity filled in by solid bone.

From Project Gutenberg

A man with ankylosis of the ego, who is jealous of the stenographer for sufficient reasons.

From Project Gutenberg