eburnation /ebur·na·tion/ (e″ber-na´shun) conversion of bone into a hard, ivory-like mass.
eburnation (ē´burnā´sh
n),
eburnation
e·bur·na·tion (  b r-n  shn,  br-)n. Degeneration of bone into a hard, ivorylike mass, such as occurs at articular surfaces of bones in osteoarthritis. |
eburnation (ē´burnā´sh
n),n an increase in bony density into an ivory-like mass. See also osteitis, condensing and dentin eburnation.
eburnation
conversion of bone into a hard, ivory-like mass.
eburnation
Bone sclerosis A marbled appearance of weight-bearing joints with complete cartilaginous erosion, leaving polished, sclerotic bone as the new articular surface. See Osteoporosis.
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