Anchylosis

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  • noun. undefined
  • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • noun. Stiffness or fixation of a joint; formation of a stiff joint.
  • noun. The union of two or more separate bones to from a single bone; the close union of bones or other structures in various animals.
  • noun. abnormal adhesion and rigidity of the bones of a joint.
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  • noun. Alternative spelling of ankylosis.
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  • noun. abnormal adhesion and rigidity of the bones of a joint
  • Word Usage
    "The word anchylosis signifies the stiffening of a joint."
    Equivalent
    ankylosis  
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    pathology