anchylosis
18 points
English
10 letters
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Definitions
Stiffness or fixation of a joint; formation of a stiff joint. Dunglison. 2. (Anat.) The union of two or more separate bones to from a single bone; the close union of bones or other structures in various animals.
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Synonyms
abnormal adhesion and rigidity of the bones of a joint
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
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