A condition of immobility or stiffness in a joint, or the absence of a normal joint connection between bones.
From Greek 'an-' (not) + 'arthrosis' (joint condition, from 'arthron' meaning joint), literally 'without joint function.' The term appears in medical and anatomical texts describing joint problems.
Anarthrosis describes what happens when a joint loses its ability to move properly—it could be from arthritis, injury, or developmental issues—and the name literally says 'without joint function,' which is medically precise even if it sounds a bit awkward.
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.