ANCHYLOSE

An″chy‐lose (�), v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. Anchylosed (�); p. pr. & vb. n. Anchylosing.] [[Cf. F. ankyloser.]] 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.