ankylose
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.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
an·ky·lose
verb (Medical Dictionary)an·ky·losed; an·ky·los·ing
Medical Definition of ANKYLOSE
transitive verb
: to unite or stiffen by ankylosis <a joint ankylosed by surgery>
intransitive verb
: to undergo ankylosis
Variants of ANKYLOSE
an·ky·lose also an·chy·lose \ˈaŋ-ki-ˌlōs, -ˌlōz\ (audio pronunciation)
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