Definition of ANKYLOSE

ankylose

Meanings

Verb

  • produce ankylosis by surgery
  • undergo ankylosis
    • "joints ankylose"
  • To cause bony structures to fuse or stiffen as a result of ankylosis.
  • To suffer from ankylosis.

Origin / Etymology

Back-formation from ankylosis; compare diagnose.

Synonyms

ancylose

Scrabble Score: 15

ankylose is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
ankylose is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
ankylose is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

ankylose is a valid Words With Friends word