ankylose


an·ky·lose

verb \ˈaŋ-ki-ˌlōs, -ˌlōz\
an·ky·losedan·ky·los·ing

Definition of ANKYLOSE

transitive verb
: to unite or stiffen by ankylosis
intransitive verb
: to undergo ankylosis

Origin of ANKYLOSE

back-formation from ankylosis
First Known Use: 1771

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