ankylosis

Noun

Meaning

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

Same as Anchylosis.

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Degenerative joint disease, such as osteoarthritis or organic degeneration of the articular surfaces, recurrent fibrous or bony ankylosis, developmental abnormality, or pathologic lesions within the TMJ. Source: Internet

He developed progressive deformities in his hands and ankylosis of his right shoulder, requiring him to change his painting technique. Source: Internet

The mobility of the ossicles may be impaired for different reasons and disruption of the ossicular chain due to trauma, infection or ankylosis may also cause hearing loss. Source: Internet

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