Ankylosis (Noun)
Meaning
Abnormal adhesion and rigidity of the bones of a joint.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with ankylosis in her left elbow joint due to a severe injury that had caused the bones to fuse together.
- Over time, the repeated inflammation and scarring led to ankylosis of the hip joint, resulting in chronic pain and limited mobility.
- The condition had progressed to the point of ankylosis, causing the joint to become completely immobile and requiring surgical intervention.
- As a result of the traumatic injury, the athlete developed ankylosis in her knee joint, ending her sports career prematurely.
- The arthritic condition had caused ankylosis in several joints, making everyday activities increasingly difficult for the elderly woman.