How Do You Spell ANKYLOSE?

Pronunciation: [ˈaŋkɪlˌə͡ʊz] (IPA)

Ankylose is spelled with the letter "k" instead of the more common "c" because it derives from the Greek word "ankylos," which also has a "k" sound. The word refers to a medical condition where a joint or bones become immobile or fused. The phonetic transcription for ankylose is /ˈæŋkɪloʊs/. The first sound is an "a" followed by an "ng" sound, then a hard "k," and finally, "ilo" and "s" pronounced together.

ANKYLOSE Meaning and Definition

1. Ankylose is a verb that refers to the medical condition in which a joint becomes stiff or immobile due to the fusion or excessive bone growth at the joint. It is derived from the Greek term "ankylos," meaning "stiff." When ankylose occurs, the affected joint loses its normal range of motion and becomes firmly fixed, hindering movement and flexibility.

   The process of ankylose typically occurs as a result of prolonged inflammation, trauma, or degenerative conditions, such as arthritis. Chronic inflammation can lead to the formation of excess bone tissue at the joint, causing the bones to fuse together. This fusion restricts movement, causes pain, and can severely impact an individual's ability to perform daily activities.

   Ankylose mainly affects the larger joints, including the knees, hips, shoulders, and spine. As the condition progresses, it can result in significant disability and decrease the quality of life. Treatment options for ankylose depend on the underlying cause and severity of the condition. Conservative approaches may involve physical therapy, pain management, and anti-inflammatory medications. In severe cases, surgical intervention may be necessary to restore joint function.

   Overall, ankylose refers to the pathological process by which a joint loses its mobility and becomes rigid or stiff due to the fusion or excessive bone growth. It is a condition that can have a profound impact on an individual's musculoskeletal health and well-being.

Common Misspellings for ANKYLOSE

• alkalose
• ancyloese
• znkylose
• snkylose
• wnkylose
• qnkylose
• abkylose
• amkylose
• ajkylose
• ahkylose
• anjylose
• anmylose
• anlylose
• anoylose
• aniylose
• anktlose
• ankglose
• ankhlose
• ankulose
• ank7lose
• ank6lose
• ankylosd
• ankylosse
• anklose
• anklyose
• anulose
• antylock
• anckylose
• Anschylose
• ankylotm
• ancylouse
• ancilouse
• ancylese
• Anullose
• Anugulose

Etymology of ANKYLOSE

The word "ankylose" is derived from the Greek word "ankylos", which means bent or crooked. It is derived from the root "ankyl-" meaning curved or crooked, combined with the suffix "-ose", which is commonly used in medical terminology to indicate a condition or disease. Therefore, "ankylose" refers to a pathological condition where a joint becomes stiff or fused, resulting in limited mobility.

Similar spelling words for ANKYLOSE

• Ingaliese,
• anchylosis,
• INCLAUSA,
• right-angles,
• inglis,
• ankylotic,
• inglese,
• winkles,
• ingalls,
• Incluse,
• UNCLOS,
• INCOLSA,
• angulos,
• ingles,
• onkelz,
• ANNICULUS,
• anchialos,
• Anglos,
• inclus,
• Anglice,
• UNCLS,
• contra-angles,
• unequals,
• winkels,
• Angles,
• incles,
• anagallis,
• unguals,
• Engles,
• onocleaceae,
• anglo-saxon,
• unglues,
• Anglewise,
• anzalone,
• anglophile,
• anglophobe,
• Unioculus,
• onkelos,
• anglesea,
• uncle's,
• angulus,
• angulo,
• uncowls,
• Unglaze,
• Unoculus,
• Ankles,
• wangles,
• unclassy,
• uncoils,
• inaequalis,
• ankylosaur,
• Ungulous,
• Angulous,
• inkless,
• wingless,
• anglesey,
• inclusio,
• Angelo,
• enclose,
• ankylosis,
• ancylose,
• ancles,
• Angelos,
• inkwells,
• Angulose,
• anglaise,
• uncles,
• incluso,
• ingls,
• inkles,
• inclose,
• Inclusa,
• angliss,
• inglesa,
• Unclose,
• engaols,
• uncoalesce,
• wineglass,
• ancylus,
• angolese,
• Anochlesia,
• unclews,
• CLASS/UNCLASS.

Plural form of ANKYLOSE is ANKYLOSES

Conjugate verb Ankylose

CONDITIONAL

I would ankylose

you would ankylose

he/she/it would ankylose

we would ankylose

they would ankylose

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be ankylosing

you would be ankylosing

he/she/it would be ankylosing

we would be ankylosing

they would be ankylosing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have ankylose

you would have ankylose

he/she/it would have ankylose

we would have ankylose

they would have ankylose

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been ankylosing

you would have been ankylosing

he/she/it would have been ankylosing

we would have been ankylosing

they would have been ankylosing

FUTURE

I will ankylose

you will ankylose

he/she/it will ankylose

we will ankylose

they will ankylose

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be ankylosing

you will be ankylosing

he/she/it will be ankylosing

we will be ankylosing

they will be ankylosing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have ankylosed

you will have ankylosed

he/she/it will have ankylosed

we will have ankylosed

they will have ankylosed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been ankylosing

you will have been ankylosing

he/she/it will have been ankylosing

we will have been ankylosing

they will have been ankylosing

IMPERATIVE

you ankylose

we let´s ankylose

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to ankylose

PAST

I ankylosed

you ankylosed

he/she/it ankylosed

we ankylosed

they ankylosed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was ankylosing

you were ankylosing

he/she/it was ankylosing

we were ankylosing

they were ankylosing

PAST PARTICIPLE

ankylosed

PAST PERFECT

I had ankylosed

you had ankylosed

he/she/it had ankylosed

we had ankylosed

they had ankylosed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been ankylosing

you had been ankylosing

he/she/it had been ankylosing

we had been ankylosing

they had been ankylosing

PRESENT

I ankylose

you ankylose

he/she/it ankyloses

we ankylose

they ankylose

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am ankylosing

you are ankylosing

he/she/it is ankylosing

we are ankylosing

they are ankylosing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

ankylosing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have ankylosed

you have ankylosed

he/she/it has ankylosed

we have ankylosed

they have ankylosed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been ankylosing

you have been ankylosing

he/she/it has been ankylosing

we have been ankylosing

they have been ankylosing