ankylotia

/æŋkaɪləʊˈtaɪə/

Definitions

1. noun

a rare or obsolete term for a form of congenital deformity in which the limbs are bent inwards towards the body due to underdeveloped or absent joints.

“The doctor diagnosed the child with ankylotia, a condition that limits her mobility.”

Synonyms

  • arthrogryposis
  • bent joint deformity

Antonyms

  • hypertrophic arthritis
  • normal joint mobility