ankylosis

• Медицинское состояние, характеризующееся аномальным сращением и неподвижностью костей внутри сустава, часто приводящее к скованности или обездвиженности.

A medical condition characterized by abnormal adhesion and rigidity of the bones within a joint, often resulting in stiffness or immobility.

uncountable

1. Joint StiffnessC2formalmedical

   Abnormal adhesion and rigidity of the bones of a joint, often resulting from injury or disease.

   Анкилоз

   • The patient suffered from ankylosis in his knee after the accident.
   • Ankylosis can severely limit a person's range of motion.
   • Surgery may be required to correct severe ankylosis of the hip joint.