anchylose Meaning, Definition & Usage

An"chy*lose transitive verb & intransitive verb
Etymology
Cf. F. ankyloser.
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Anchylosed present participle & verbal noun Anchylosing
Definitions
  1. To affect or be affected with anchylosis; to unite or consolidate so as to make a stiff joint; to grow together into one. Spelt also ankylose. Owen.

Webster 1913