osteogenesis

American  

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

noun

1. the formation of bone.

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osteogenesis British  

/ ˌɒstɪəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs /

noun

1. the formation of bone

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Other Word Forms

• osteogenetic adjective
• osteogenic adjective
• osteogenous adjective

Etymology

Origin of osteogenesis

First recorded in 1820–30; osteo- + genesis

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

Kat has osteogenesis imperfecta type 3, known as brittle bone disease, and says she faces higher energy bills as she needs to charge her wheelchair and other equipment.

From BBC