ankylosis

ankylosis definition - medical

an·ky·lo·sis (ăngˌkə-lōˈsĭs)

noun
The stiffening or immobility of a joint resulting from disease, trauma, surgery, or bone fusion.

Related Forms:

  • anˌky·lotˈic (-lŏtˈĭk) adjective

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