ankyl-

Combining Form: ankyl-

Short Definition

Relating to stiffness or fusion.

Long Definition

The combining form ankyl- refers to stiffness, immobility, or abnormal fusion of joints or structures. It appears in orthopedics and rheumatology.

Etymology

• greek ankylos → “bent, crooked, stiff”

Related Terms

Term	Meaning
arthr-	joint
spondyl-	vertebra

Common Medical Terms

• Ankylosis - abnormal joint stiffness
• Ankylosing spondylitis - inflammatory spinal fusion disorder

Documentation Clues

• “Limited ROM”
• “Fusion noted”
• “Stiffness with inflammation”

Coder’s Notes

Ankylosing spondylitis has specific ICD‑10 codes based on spinal region.

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Med roots dictionary Appendix A Prefixes Appendix B Combining Forms Appendix C Suffixes Appendix D Suffix forms