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Ankylosis

OrthopedicsRheumatologyImportant

Stiffening and immobility of a joint due to fusion of bones or fibrous tissue.

Korean

관절 강직

뼈 또는 섬유 조직의 유합으로 인해 관절이 굳어 움직임이 소실된 상태.

French

Ankylose

Raideur et immobilité articulaire due à la fusion osseuse ou du tissu fibreux.

Word parts

  • ankyl/oRoot(Greek) Stiff, bent, fused
  • -osisSuffix(Greek) Abnormal condition or process

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