Ankylocheilia

/ˌæŋkɪloʊˈkaɪliə/ noun

A medical condition characterized by the abnormal adhesion or fusion of the lips, causing them to be permanently stuck together or severely restricted in movement.

From Greek "ankylos" (stiff, fused) and "cheilos" or "cheilia" (lip). This medical term follows Greek anatomical naming conventions combining roots for stiffness and lip structures.

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