ankylose

verb

an·​ky·​lose ˈaŋ-ki-ˌlōs How to pronounce ankylose (audio)
-ˌlōz
ankylosed; ankylosing

transitive verb

: to unite or stiffen by ankylosis

intransitive verb

: to undergo ankylosis

Examples of ankylose in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Barber spoke during the sermon of his physical limitations from a form of arthritis known as ankylosing spondylitis, which causes inflammation in the joints and ligaments of the spine, according to the National Institutes of Health. Mitchell McCluskey, CNN, 18 June 2023 Some of these medical conditions include issues like seronegative spondyloarthropathy or ankylosing spondylitis. Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 4 May 2023 Conditions like ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-AxSpA) are known for causing chronic inflammation that attacks the spine. Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 26 Apr. 2023 He was diagnosed at 27 with ankylosing spondylitis, an inflammatory disease that can cause the vertebrae to fuse over time. Mckenna Oxenden, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Apr. 2023 Both rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis are uncommon (each affecting about 1% of the population), inflammatory, multi-system diseases. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 27 Mar. 2023 Lori Long, the Salinas woman living with ankylosing spondylitis, lost medication support and continuity of care for almost two years after her doctor died. Carolyn Said, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Mar. 2023 Here's What Experts Say See, Ann has a condition called ankylosing spondylitis, which is an inflammatory form of arthritis. Maggie O'Neill, Health.com, 14 Oct. 2019 For the past 10 years, Dripps had struggled with spinal deterioration and had a dual diagnosis of diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis and ankylosing spondylitis. Janelle Walker, Elgin Courier-News, 10 July 2018

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Word History

Etymology

earlier anchylose, back-formation from ancylosis, anchylosis ankylosis

First Known Use

1771, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of ankylose was in 1771

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Cite this Entry

“Ankylose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ankylose. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

ankylose

verb
an·​ky·​lose
variants also anchylose
ankylosed; ankylosing

transitive verb

: to unite or stiffen by ankylosis
a joint ankylosed by surgery

intransitive verb

: to undergo ankylosis
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