ossification

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/ˌɒsɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/

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/ˌɒsɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/ · /ˌɑsəfəˈkeɪʃən/

Definition of ossification

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noun

(countable, uncountable)The normal process by which bone is formed.

“Ectopic chondrocyte hypertrophy has been demonstrated in OA, suggesting that the pathogenetical process involves a recapitulation of endochondral ossification [ 11 – 13 ].”

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noun

(countable, uncountable)The normal process by which bone is formed.

“Ectopic chondrocyte hypertrophy has been demonstrated in OA, suggesting that the pathogenetical process involves a recapitulation of endochondral ossification [ 11 – 13 ].”
(countable, uncountable)The calcification of tissue into a bonelike mass; the mass so formed.
(countable, uncountable)The process of becoming set in one's ways or beliefs; rigid conventionality.

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From Latin os, ossis (“bone”) + -ification. Recorded earlier than ossify.

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