ankylose

also
v., -losed, also -losed, -los·ing, -los·ing, -los·es, -los·es.

v.tr.
To join or consolidate by ankylosis.

v.intr.
To become joined or consolidated by ankylosis.

[Back-formation from ANKYLOSIS.]

(ăng'kə-lōst', -lōzd')
adj.

1. Stiffened or bound by adhesions.
2. Of or relating to a joint in a state of ankylosis.

Affected with ankylosis.

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The verb has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: produce ankylosis by surgery
  Synonym: ancylose

Meaning #2: undergo ankylosis; of joints
  Synonym: ancylose

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