Ankylose

What do we mean by ankylose?

To join or consolidate by ankylosis. intransitive verb

To become joined or consolidated by ankylosis. intransitive verb

To fix immovably, as a joint; stiffen.

In osteology, to become consolidated, as one bone with another or a tooth with a jaw; become firmly united bone to bone; grow together, as two or more bones; effect bony union or ankylosis.

Improperly spelled anchylose.

Same as anchylose. verb

To cause bony structures to fuse or stiffen as a result of ankylosis. verb

To suffer from ankylosis. verb

Produce ankylosis by surgery verb

Undergo ankylosis verb

To cause bony structures to fuse or stiffen as a result of ankylosis.

To suffer from ankylosis.

A type of arthritis that primarily affects the spine and sacroiliac joints. Tendons and ligaments may become inflamed where they attach to the bone. Advanced forms may result in formation of bony bridges, causing stiffness and spinal rigidity. An inflammatory arthritic disorder that affects males more often than females. Affected individuals are usually HLA B27 positive. Urban Dictionary

Words that are spelled similarly to ankylose:
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Words that rhyme with ankylose:
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