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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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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

She has osteogenesis imperfecta, better known as brittle bones, is short of stature and uses a wheelchair.

From BBC • Jul. 22, 2022

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