osteoid

osteoid Definition

os·te·oid (äs′tē o̵id′)

adjective

like bone

Etymology: oste(o)- + -oid

osteoid Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

osteoma: Thickening of the femoral cortices, which may appear similar to an osteoid osteoma, may be seen on X-ray.

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