Definition
ostoses
noun
- Plural of ostosis; abnormal bone formation or the process of bone development and hardening.
Usage: medical/anatomical term; often used in compound forms (e.g., arthroosteosis, heterotopic ossification)
Examples
- The radiologist identified multiple ostoses in the patient's joints.
- Heterotopic ostoses can develop after severe trauma or surgery.
- Progressive ostoses may limit mobility in affected areas.
- The study examined various ostoses across different age groups.