Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ossification

noun

/ˌɒsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definition

The process of converting tissue into bone or a bony substance.

Examples

The ossification of the skeleton begins in early development and continues into early adulthood.
In certain conditions, abnormal ossification can occur, leading to bone growth in the wrong places.

Meaning

Ossification is the biological process through which cartilage or connective tissue is transformed into bone, vital for the growth and healing of the skeletal system.