Break down the medical word into its word parts, and give the meaning of each word part. Then, give the definition of the medical word.
Ankylosis
Definition:
Combining form and definition:
Suffix and definition:
Definition: Condition characterized by abnormally stiff joints. The term technically means “condition of crooked.”
Combining form and definition: ankyl/o, “crooked”
Suffix and definition: -osis, “condition of”
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