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ossific /os·sif·ic/ (ŏ-sif´ik) forming or becoming bone.
os·sif·ic (-sfk)
adj.
Of, forming, or developing into bone.
ossific [ŏ-sif´ik]
forming or becoming bone.
ossific
forming or becoming bone.
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1,2) CONCLUSION The subcutaneous ossific deposits following chronic venous insufficiency can be confused with various other causes of ossification in deeper tissues or muscle.
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IS THE ABSENCE OF THE OSSIFIC NUCLEUS PROGNOSTIC FOR AVASCULAR NECROSIS AFTER CLOSED REDUCTION OF DDH?
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In its late stage, the decalcified foci recalcify into a dense ossific plaque.
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