exostoses

Variant of exostosis

exostosis definition

ex·os·to·sis (eks′äs tō′sis)

noun pl. exostoses -·ses′ (-sēz′)

an abnormal bony growth on the surface of a bone or tooth

Etymology: ModL < Gr exostōsis < ex-, outside + osteon, a bone: see osteo-

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