exostosis

exostosis Definition

ex·os·to·sis (eks′äs tō′sis)

noun pl. -·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-

exostosis Usage Examples

Converse of object

remove: I have had five exostoses removed in my life; the others thank God have not caused major trouble.
have: I have had five exostoses removed in my life; the others thank God have not caused major trouble.
develop: In contrast, a few people develop many exostoses, perhaps even hundreds.

Adjective modifier

hereditary: I am a twelve year old who suffers from multiple hereditary exostosis.
multiple: From Full Moon Greece, 3rd September 2004 I am a mother who suffers from multiple exostoses.
large: She has very large exostosis on the inside of her knee which caused the problem.
bony: Symphytum: promotes bone healing and a picture of bony exostoses.
dorsal: The shoes will show deformation by a substantial bunion or dorsal exostosis.

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