noun
- plural of exostosis; abnormal bony growths or projections from the surface of bones
Usage: medical
Examples
- The X-ray revealed multiple exostoses along the patient’s spine.
- Hereditary multiple exostoses is a genetic condition affecting bone development.
- The surgeon removed several painful exostoses from the athlete’s foot.
- Exostoses can form as a result of chronic irritation or trauma to bones.
- The orthopedist explained that these exostoses were benign but causing discomfort.
- Physical therapy helped manage the symptoms caused by the exostoses.