heterotopic ossification

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ossification /os·si·fi·ca·tion/ (os″ĭ-fĭ-ka´shun) formation of or conversion into bone or a bony substance.

ectopic ossification a pathological condition in which bone arises in tissues not in the osseous system and in connective tissues usually not manifesting osteogenic properties.

endochondral ossification ossification that occurs in and replaces cartilage.

heterotopic ossification the formation of bone in abnormal locations, secondary to pathology.

intramembranous ossification ossification that occurs in and replaces connective tissue.

heterotopic ossification

[-top′ik]

Etymology: Gk, heteros + topos, place

a nonmalignant overgrowth of bone, frequently occurring after a fracture, that is sometimes confused with certain bone tumors when visualized on x-ray film. Also called exuberant callus, myositis ossificans.

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