Anchylose
Pronunciation : An"chy*lose
Part of Speech : v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. Anchylosed; p. pr. & vb. n. Anchylosing.]
Etymology : [Cf. F. ankyloser.]
Definition : Defn: 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913