ankylose

verb an·ky·lose \ˈaŋ-ki-ˌlōs, -ˌlōz\

an·ky·losedan·ky·los·ing

Definition of ANKYLOSE

transitive verb

: to unite or stiffen by ankylosis

intransitive verb

: to undergo ankylosis

back-formation from ankylosis

First Known Use: 1771

Medical Dictionary

verb an·ky·lose

an·ky·losedan·ky·los·ing

transitive verb

: to unite or stiffen by ankylosis <a joint ankylosed by surgery>

intransitive verb

: to undergo ankylosis

an·ky·lose also an·chy·lose \ˈaŋ-ki-ˌlōs, -ˌlōz\

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