polypose

/pɒlɪpoʊz/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete word for a deformity of the joints, characterized by an abnormal growth or enlargement of the bones.

“The patient was diagnosed with a polypose, a condition that made it difficult for her to move her limbs.”

Synonyms

  • osteochondritis
  • poliosis

Antonyms

  • normostasis