Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ankylo
Prefix
/ˈæŋ.kɪ.loʊ/
Definition
A prefix used in medical terminology, indicating stiffness or fusion, particularly of joints.
Examples
- Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of arthritis that primarily affects the spine and can lead to fusion of the vertebrae.
- The term ankylosis refers to the pathological fusion of bones in a joint.
Meaning
Refers to a condition where a joint becomes stiff or fused due to disease or injury.
Synonyms
- Fused
- Stiffened
- Joint immobilization
