noun
- Plural of ostosis; abnormal bone formation or ossification, especially in soft tissues.
Usage: medical/technical term; often used in pathology and orthopedics
Examples
- The radiologist identified multiple ostosises in the patient's connective tissues.
- Heterotopic ostosises can develop following traumatic injuries or surgical procedures.
- The condition resulted in progressive ostosises that limited the patient's mobility.
- Treatment options for ostosises depend on their location and severity.