appositional growth
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ap·po·si·tion·al growth
growth accomplished by the addition of new layers to those previously formed; for example, the addition of lamellae in the formation of bone; it is the characteristic method of growth when rigid materials are involved.
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ap·po·si·tion·al growth
(ap'ǒ-zish'ŭn-ăl grōth) Growth accomplished by the addition of new layers on those previously formed; e.g., the addition of lamellae in the formation of bone; it is the characteristic mode of growth when rigid materials are involved.
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
ap·po·si·tion·al growth
(ap'ǒ-zish'ŭn-ăl grōth) Growth accomplished by the addition of new layers to those previously formed.
Synonym(s):
apposition (1) .
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