Anchylosis (Noun)
Meaning
Abnormal adhesion and rigidity of the bones of a joint.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with anchylosis of the hip joint, which had caused chronic pain and limited mobility.
- After years of inflammation and damage, the joints had fused together in a condition known as anchylosis, making movement extremely difficult.
- Anchylosis of the knee joint resulted in the loss of function and the patient was unable to walk or perform daily activities.
- The radiologist noted the presence of anchylosis in the X-ray images, indicating that the bones had fused together.
- Due to prolonged immobility and poor treatment, the patient developed anchylosis of the shoulder joint, which caused severe pain and limited range of motion.