| Word | ankylosis |
|---|---|
| Definition | n. The stiffening of a joint due to fusion of the bone, usually the result of an injury or degenerative disease. |
| Sentence | Soon afterward, his knee ankylosed, leaving him with a permanent limp. |
| Source | At Home, Bill Bryson |
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