What is another word for ancylose?
Pronunciation: [ˈansɪlˌə͡ʊz] (IPA) 
Ancylose is a medical term used to describe the fusion of bones or joints, leading to rigidity and immobility. Some synonyms for ancylose include ankylosis, stiffening, rigidity, immobility, and fixation. Ankylosis is derived from the Greek word "ankylos," meaning bent or crooked, while ancylose is derived from the Latin word "anculus," meaning a hook or barb. Both ankylosis and ancylose are commonly used interchangeably in medical literature to refer to the same condition. Other related terms include joint fusion, joint stiffness, joint fixation, joint rigidity, and joint immobility, which all describe the same process of joint and bone fusion.
