noun
- Plural of hyperostosis; abnormal excessive growth or thickening of bone tissue.
Usage: medical/anatomical term; typically used in clinical or pathological contexts
Examples
- The radiologist identified multiple hyperostoses along the patient's vertebral column.
- Hyperostoses can develop as a result of chronic inflammation or metabolic disorders.
- The condition caused progressive hyperostoses that limited the patient's mobility.
- Genetic factors may predispose individuals to developing hyperostoses.
- Treatment options for hyperostoses depend on their location and severity.