OSTOSIS

Etymology

Noun

ostosis (uncountable)

(physiology) bone formation; ossification

Source: Wiktionary


Os*to"sis, n. Etym: [NL., from Gr. (Physiol.)

Definition: Bone formation; ossification. See Ectostosis, and Endostosis.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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PUNGENCY

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