ankylotic

• Veraltetes Adjektiv, das einen Zustand der Steifheit oder Versteifung eines Gelenks beschreibt, meist infolge einer Erkrankung oder eines chirurgischen Eingriffs.

An obsolete adjective describing a condition of stiffness or fusion of a joint, typically due to disease or surgery.

1. Relating to ankylosisC2formalmedical

   Pertaining to or characteristic of the medical condition where joints become stiff or fused due to abnormal bone growth or inflammation.

   ankylotisch

   • The patient was diagnosed with an ankylotic joint in his spine.
   • Ankylotic changes were visible on the X-ray.
   • The surgeon noted severe ankylotic fusion in the knee.