eburnation

[ ee-ber-ney-shuhn, eb-er- ]

/ ˌi bərˈneɪ ʃən, ˌɛb ər- /

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noun Pathology.

an abnormal condition in which bone becomes hard and dense like ivory.

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Origin of eburnation

1830–40; <Latin eburn(us) of ivory (equivalent to eburivory + -nus adj. suffix) + -ation

Words nearby eburnation

ebullience, ebullient, ebulliometer, ebullioscopy, ebullition, eburnation, EBV, EC, ECA, ecad, ecalcarate

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How to use eburnation in a sentence

Eburnation of the articular surfaces is shown by increase in the density of the shadow of the bone in the areas affected.
Manual of Surgery|Alexis Thomson and Alexander Miles
The common type of lesion is a dry arthritis with fibrillation and eburnation of the articular surfaces.
Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition.|Alexander Miles
There is eburnation of the articular surfaces in those areas most exposed to friction and pressure.
Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition.|Alexander Miles
Not only are the bones of normal firmness, but the compact substance undergoes a process of hardening called eburnation by Gurin.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II|Various

Nor is it advisable to postpone mechanical interference so long that eburnation of the bones has time to take place.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II|Various

British Dictionary definitions for eburnation

eburnation

/ (ˌiːbəˈneɪʃən, ˌɛb-) /

noun

a degenerative condition of bone or cartilage characterized by unusual hardness and a polished appearance

Word Origin for eburnation

C19: from Latin eburnus of ivory, from ebur ivory

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