osteoclasis

[ os-tee-ok-luh-sis ]

noun

1. Physiology. the breaking down or absorption of osseous tissue.
2. Surgery. the fracturing of a bone to correct deformity.

osteoclasis

/ ˌɒstɪˈɒkləsɪs /

noun

1. surgical fracture of a bone to correct deformity
2. absorption of bone tissue

Word History and Origins

Origin of osteoclasis¹

From New Latin; osteo-, -clasis

Example Sentences

Above the age of six, the choice lies between osteoclasis and osteotomy.

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