Definitions

1. noun

A rare genetic disorder characterized by thickening of the skin on the hands and feet, often leading to the formation of ankylosis or fusion of the affected joints.

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with tylosis, a condition that causes thickening of the skin on the hands.”

2. noun

A condition characterized by the formation of ankylosis or fusion of joints, often resulting from tylosis or other diseases.

“The patient’s tylosis led to ankylosis of the fingers, making it difficult to perform daily activities.”