| 词汇 | ankylosis |
| 释义 | ankylosis noun[ C or U ] anatomy specialized(alsoanchylosispluralanchyloses)uk /ˌæŋ.kɪˈləʊ.sɪs/ us /ˌæŋ.kəˈloʊ.sɪs/pluralankylosesuk /ˌæŋ.kɪˈləʊ.siːz/ us /ˌæŋ.kəˈloʊ.siːz/ a medical condition where a joint(= a place where two bones connect) becomes stiff, or two bones in a joint become joined together, caused by disease or a medical operation: This may result in ankylosis of the joint. Both syndromes may involve multiple ankyloses. Anchylosis is a common consequence of serious injuries and disease. a medical condition in which a tooth becomes permanently fixed to the jaw bone so that the tooth cannot move or be easily removed: Ankylosis of a tooth may cause chewing, digestion, and speech disorders. Dental ankylosis is often associated with delayed or absent eruption of the permanent teeth. As soon as practical, passive motion in the patient is encouraged to prevent ankylosis. Simple exercises are initiated on the first or second postoperative day to restore a normal range of motion and to prevent ankylosis of the affected shoulder. The doctor found that her patient's knee ankylosis was causing so much pain that surgery was necessary. Ankylosis is an uncommon condition that occurs when a tooth becomes directly bonded to its surrounding bone. Bone structures acetabular acetabulum acromial acromioclavicular acromion frontal bone glenoid gnathic gynecoid hamate osteophyte osteotomy parietal parietal bone pectoral girdle TMJ trapezoidal triquetrum true rib tubercle You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Problems with bones, joints & teeth Related wordankylosed |
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