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Ancylose

Definition

Ancylose is a medical term referring to the fusion or stiffening of a joint or a jointed structure due to the development of abnormal bands of fibrous tissue.

Parts of Speech

• Noun: ancylose
• Verb: ancyloses
• Adjective: ancylosed

Senses and Usages

1. Noun: A medical condition where fibrous tissue bands cause the immobility or limited movement of a joint.

Example sentence: The patient's ancylose made it difficult for him to bend his knee.

2. Verb: To cause the fusion or stiffening of a joint or a jointed structure.

Example sentence: The trauma to her ankle ancylosed the bones together, making it impossible to walk without assistance.

3. Adjective: Describing a joint or a jointed structure that is fused or stiffened due to ancylosis.

Example sentence: The ancylosed spine resulted in severe mobility issues for the elderly woman.

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