bone age

stage of development of bone (in years) as adjudged by radiography, in contrast to chronologic age.

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bone age

(bōn āj)

Stage of osseous development (in years) as adjudged by radiography, in contrast to chronologic age.

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

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