ANKYLOSIS


Meaning of ANKYLOSIS in English

n. (also anchylosis) 1 the abnormal stiffening and immobility of a joint by fusion of the bones. 2 such fusion. ankylotic adj.

[ mod.L f. Gk agkulosis f. agkuloo crook ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.