The Collaborative International Dictionary
Anchylosing
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.
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Wiktionary
anchylosing
vb. (present participle of anchylose English)