👉 The word 'ankylomele' is a medical term used to describe an abnormal formation of bones or joints that is not caused by any specific disease or condition. It is typically associated with osteopenia and is defined in terms of the number of bony growths present, which may be associated with increased load on affected structures.<0x0A>The term 'ankylomele' is derived from the Greek word 'anxlytos', which means 'to break or to fracture'.
