What does "anchylosis" mean?

Alternative spelling of ankylosis.

Anchylosis

Common synonyms include: ankylosis, bone fusion, dental ankylosis, joint fusion, joint immobility, ossified joint.

noun

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Noun

1
Alternative spelling of ankylosis. alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable
"The end result is one of anchylosis of the joint and permanent lameness."
2
abnormal adhesion and rigidity of the bones of a joint wordnet

"The end result is one of anchylosis of the joint and permanent lameness."