Ankylo- is the medical terminology combining form meaning stiffening. For instance, ankylosis spondylosis is a back condition that results in stiffening of the back.
a frame of heavy scantling used in ship construction and made by riveting a wide plate to a frame and stiffening the plate by riveting two reverse frames to its inner edge
A pandiculation is a stretching and stiffening of the extremities, such as when you are yawning.
Palatal stiffening is a minimally-invasive surgical technique where a laser or a cauterizer is used to produce scar tissue in the soft palate in order to stop the vibrations that produce snoring.
Rigor mortis is brought on by the release of calcium from the decomposing cells. It causes the the cross links in the muscle cells to link. As ATP is need for the release of the cross links the body remains stiff. (no ATP as body is dead) Rigor passes within 36hrs. Heat stiffening is the shrinking of the muscles due to the coagulation of the muscle proteins. Think about frying beef, it shrinks. Heat stiffening lasts until the body begins to break down the muscles and only then will the body go flaccid. Rigor mortis doesn't occur.
it effectively eliminates the effects of torsion. :) =]
Palatal stiffening is a minimally-invasive surgical technique where a laser or a cauterizer is used to produce scar tissue in the soft palate in order to stop the vibrations that produce snoring.
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stiffening of a joint ,which can cause pain and loss of mobility.
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Ankylosing Spondylitis
To stiffen a leather bag, you can use a leather stiffening spray or apply a leather stiffening solution to the inside of the bag. Make sure to follow the product instructions carefully to achieve the desired stiffness.