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- [ang-kuh-loh-sis]
- /ˌæŋ kəˈloʊ sɪs/
- /ˌaŋkɪlˈəʊsɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ang-kuh-loh-sis]
- /ˌæŋ kəˈloʊ sɪs/
Definitions of ankylosis word
- noun ankylosis 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 3
- noun ankylosis a stiffening of a joint, caused by the pathological joining of bones or fibrous parts, as from an injury 3
- noun ankylosis a joining of bones or fibrous parts into a single part 3
- noun ankylosis Pathology. abnormal adhesion of the bones of a joint. 1
- noun ankylosis Anatomy. the union or consolidation of two or more bones or other hard tissues into one. 1
- noun ankylosis Abnormal stiffening and immobility of a joint due to fusion of the bones. 1
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Origin of ankylosis
First appearance:
before 1705 One of the 50% oldest English words
1705-15; < Greek: a stiffening of the joints. See ankylo-, -osis
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Parts of speech for Ankylosis
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ankylosis popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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