ankylosis

/ˌæŋkəˈloʊsəs/
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Definitions of ankylosis
  1. noun
    abnormal adhesion and rigidity of the bones of a joint
    synonyms: anchylosis
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    pathology
    any deviation from a healthy or normal condition
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