Definition
anchylosed
adjective
- affected by ankylosis; having joints that are stiff or immobilized due to fusion of bones or connective tissue
Usage: medical term; also spelled 'ankylosed'
Examples
- The patient's anchylosed spine limited his range of motion significantly.
- After the injury, her knee became anchylosed and required physical therapy.
- The disease left him with anchylosed joints throughout his body.
- Anchylosed vertebrae can cause chronic pain and reduced flexibility.
- The surgeon examined the anchylosed joint to determine treatment options.