1. causing or characterized by the stiffening and fusion of joints, especially of the spine
Usage: medical term; often used in the phrase 'ankylosing spondylitis'

Examples

• Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the spine.
• The patient was diagnosed with an ankylosing condition that limited his mobility.
• Ankylosing arthritis can cause significant pain and disability if left untreated.
• Physical therapy may help slow the progression of ankylosing joint disease.
• The ankylosing process gradually reduced the patient's range of motion.