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Ankylosis Definition & Meaning

ankylosis
noun
  1. abnormal adhesion and rigidity of the bones of a joint

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  • "acrodont ankylosis"
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What does ankylosis mean?
abnormal adhesion and rigidity of the bones of a joint
What part of speech is ankylosis?
Ankylosis is a noun.

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