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exostosis

[ ek-so-stoh-sis, -suh- ]

noun

, Pathology.
, plural ex·os·to·ses [ek-so-, stoh, -seez, -s, uh, -].
  1. the abnormal formation of a bony growth on a bone or tooth.


exostosis

/ ˌɛksɒˈstəʊsɪs /

noun

  1. an abnormal bony outgrowth from the surface of a bone
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Other Words From

  • exos·tosed adjective
  • ex·os·tot·ic [ek-so-, stot, -ik, -s, uh, -], adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of exostosis1

1730–40; < New Latin < Greek exóstōsis an outgrowth. See ex- 3, ostosis
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Word History and Origins

Origin of exostosis1

C18: via New Latin from Greek, from ex- 1+ osteon bone
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Example Sentences

But why then can we not thus remove a fatty tumour, a true exostosis, or a malignant growth?

As a result there is a marked depression at the coronet, the depression being heightened in effect by the exostosis in front.

When an exostosis has developed puncture firing is the remedy par excellence.

The nearness of the exostosis to the tibiotarsal articulation can be definitely determined by palpation.

In making examinations one must not be deceived by the inconspicuous and seemingly insignificant exostosis which has a broad base.

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