exostosis

[ ek-so-stoh-sis, -suh- ]

noun

, Pathology.

, plural ex·os·to·ses [ek-so-, stoh, -seez, -s, uh, -].

1. the abnormal formation of a bony growth on a bone or tooth.

exostosis

/ ˌɛksɒˈstəʊsɪs /

noun

1. an abnormal bony outgrowth from the surface of a bone

Other Words From

• exos·tosed adjective
• ex·os·tot·ic [ek-so-, stot, -ik, -s, uh, -], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of exostosis¹

1730–40; < New Latin < Greek exóstōsis an outgrowth. See ex- ³, ostosis

Word History and Origins

Origin of exostosis¹

C18: via New Latin from Greek, from ex- ¹+ osteon bone

Example Sentences

But why then can we not thus remove a fatty tumour, a true exostosis, or a malignant growth?

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As a result there is a marked depression at the coronet, the depression being heightened in effect by the exostosis in front.

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When an exostosis has developed puncture firing is the remedy par excellence.

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The nearness of the exostosis to the tibiotarsal articulation can be definitely determined by palpation.

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In making examinations one must not be deceived by the inconspicuous and seemingly insignificant exostosis which has a broad base.

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