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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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However, Conservative peer Lord Shinkwin, who has rare brittle bone disease osteogenesis imperfecta, argued that peers had already "been generous with our time".

From BBC ● Jan. 8, 2026

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

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

From Salon ● Apr. 1, 2025

Born with osteogenesis imperfecta, which is commonly known as brittle bone disease, she said she has experienced more than 100 fractures in her life.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 2022

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