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anchylosis

anchylosis

9.9
Stiffness in a joint when the bones stick together so the joint cannot move
  • noun
  • /ˌæŋkɪˈloʊsɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : anquilosis
  • The patient suffered from severe anchylosis of the knee, making walking very difficult.

Examples

  • Treatment aims to prevent anchylosis and preserve as much movement as possible.

  • Longstanding arthritis can sometimes lead to anchylosis in the affected joint.

  • The patient suffers from anchylosis in her knee.

  • Doctors diagnosed him with anchylosis after the accident.

  • Longstanding arthritis can sometimes lead to anchylosis in the affected joint.

  • The patient suffered from severe anchylosis of the knee, making walking very difficult.

  • Treatment aims to prevent anchylosis and preserve as much movement as possible.

Synonyms

ankylosis
vsanchylosis
  • Specialized
9.9

A joint that becomes very stiff and cannot move because bones stick together

has identical meaning but uses a different spelling

Antonyms

mobility
92 3.4

Being able to move or change position easily

How Immobile

anchylosis
  • Specialized
9.9
immobility
4 6.3
stiffness
13 3.9
mobility
92 3.4

Surface Forms

anchylosis singular
anchyloses plural

Morphology

anchylosis = anchyl (opaque) = anchyl + osis

The term is a technical medical formation using a Greek combining form plus '-osis'; the components are not recognizable or productive for an average B1 learner.

Etymology

The word anchylosis comes from the Greek root ankyl- meaning 'bent' or 'stiff' and the medical ending -osis meaning 'a condition'. So, anchylosis is when a joint becomes stuck and loses movement.