noun
- Plural of osteosis; the formation or development of bone tissue, or a condition characterized by abnormal bone formation.
Usage: medical/anatomical term; typically used in clinical or scientific contexts
Examples
- The radiologist noted multiple osteosises in the patient's spine.
- Progressive osteosises can lead to reduced mobility in affected joints.
- Heterotopic osteosises sometimes develop following traumatic injuries.
- The study examined various osteosises associated with aging.