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Term: Anchylosis

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A condition of stiffness or immobility in a joint, usually as a result of injury or disease.

Example Sentence: After the accident, the patient experienced anchylosis in his knee, making it difficult for him to walk.

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To cause a joint to become stiff or immobile.

Example Sentence: The lack of proper treatment may lead to the anchylosis of the injured joint.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Describing something as stiff, immobile, or fixed.

Example Sentence: The damaged muscles resulted in anchylosis of the patient's shoulder, restricting his movement.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: In a manner characterized by stiffness or immobility.

Example Sentence: After the surgery, John had to walk anchylosis due to the bandages on his legs.

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