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osteogenesis

American  
[os-tee-uh-jen-uh-sis] / ˌɒs ti əˈdʒɛn ə sɪs /

noun

  1. the formation of bone.


osteogenesis British  
/ ˌɒstɪəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs /

noun

  1. the formation of bone

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of osteogenesis

First recorded in 1820–30; osteo- + genesis

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The two biotechs are partners, as they are collaborating in the development of setrusumab for the treatment of osteogenesis imperfecta — a rare genetic bone metabolism disorder known as brittle-bone disease.

From MarketWatch Dec. 29, 2025

The companies said two Phase 3 trials for setrusumab to treat osteogenesis imperfecta, a rare bone disorder, didn’t meet their main goal of reducing fracture rates.

From Barron's Dec. 29, 2025

Em was born with osteogenesis imperfecta, also known as brittle bone disease, so her family has treated her delicately her entire life.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 18, 2025

I have lived with osteogenesis imperfecta my entire life and am a full-time wheelchair user.

From Salon Apr. 1, 2025

Ms Moseley-Brown has osteogenesis imperfecta, more commonly known as brittle bone disease.

From BBC Aug. 24, 2023

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