1. affected by ankylosis; having bones or joints that are stiffened or fused together, limiting or preventing movement
Usage: medical term; often used in clinical or anatomical contexts

Examples

• The patient's ankylosed spine made it difficult to bend forward.
• After the injury healed, the joint became ankylosed and could no longer move freely.
• The ankylosed vertebrae were visible on the X-ray.
• Severe arthritis left her with an ankylosed knee.
• The surgeon explained that the ankylosed joint would require special treatment.