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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