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exostosis
[ek″sos-to´sis] (Gr.)a benign new growth projecting from a bone surface and characteristically capped by cartilage. adj., adj exostot´ic.
exostosis cartilagi´nea a variety of osteoma consisting of a layer of cartilage developing beneath the periosteum of a bone.
hereditary multiple exostosis a generally benign, hereditary disorder of enchondral growth of bone, marked by exostoses near the extremities of the diaphysis of long bones.
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ex·os·to·sis
, pl.ex·os·to·ses
(eks'os-tō'sis, -sēz),A cartilage-capped bony projection arising from any bone that develops from cartilage.
See also: osteochondroma.
See also: osteochondroma.
Synonym(s): hyperostosis (2) , poroma (2)
[exo- + G. osteon, bone, + -osis, condition]
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exostosis
(ĕk′sŏ-stō′sĭs)n. pl. exosto·ses (-sēz)
A bony growth on the surface of a bone or tooth.
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ex·os·to·sis
, pl. exostoses (eks'os-tō'sis, -sēz)A cartilage-capped bony projection arising from any bone that develops from cartilage.
See also: osteochondroma
Synonym(s): hyperostosis (2) , poroma (2) .
See also: osteochondroma
Synonym(s): hyperostosis (2) , poroma (2) .
[exo- + G. osteon, bone, + -osis, condition]
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exostosis
An outgrowth from the surface of a bone, usually in response to inflammation or repeated trauma. The commonest form of exostosis is the bunion caused by abnormal local pressure from unsuitable footwear.Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005
ex·os·to·sis
, pl. exostoses (eks'os-tō'sis, -sēz)Cartilage-capped bony projection arising from any bone that develops from cartilage.
[exo- + G. osteon, bone, + -osis, condition]
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