Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ostosis
Noun
/ɒsˈtoʊ.sɪs/
Definition
A medical term referring to the process of bone formation or ossification.
Examples
- The ostosis in children is crucial for their growth and development.
- In adults, ostosis plays an important role in the healing process after a fracture.
- Researchers study ostosis to understand bone diseases and how to treat them.
Meaning
Ostosis is related to how bones develop and solidify in living organisms, particularly in the context of growth and healing.
Synonyms
- Ossification
- Bone formation
- Calcification
