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Definition of: ankylosis
(ang′kə·lō′sis) noun
1. Anat. The knitting together or consolidation of two bones or parts of bones.
2. Pathol. The abnormal adhesion of bones, especially those forming a joint; stiffening of a joint. Also spelled anchylosis. [ < NL < Gk. ankylōsis < ankylos crooked]
—an′ky·lot′ic (-lot′ik) adjective
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