anchylotic
|an-chy-lot-ic|
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/ˌæŋ.kɪˈlɑː.tɪk/
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/ˌæŋ.kɪˈlɒ.tɪk/
joint stiffness or fusion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anchylotic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'ankylos,' where 'ankylos' meant 'crooked' or 'bent.'
Historical Evolution
'ankylos' changed from the Greek word 'ankylos' to the medical Latin 'anchylosis,' and eventually became the modern English word 'anchylotic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'crooked or bent,' but over time it evolved into its current medical meaning of 'relating to joint stiffness or fusion.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or affected by anchylosis, which is the abnormal stiffening and immobility of a joint due to fusion of the bones.
The patient exhibited anchylotic changes in the knee joint.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/01 14:36