Osteoclasis Definition

ŏstē-ŏklə-sĭs
osteoclases
noun
The breaking down and absorption of bony tissue.
Webster's New World
The breaking of a bone to correct a deformity, esp. after a badly healed previous fracture.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Osteoclasis

Noun

Singular:
osteoclasis
Plural:
osteoclases

Origin of Osteoclasis

  • osteo– Greek klasis breakage (from klān to break)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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