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Vocabulary Entry
ossification
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The process of bone formation or the state of being hardened.
Example Sentences
"The ossification of cartilage is crucial during the growth of bones."
"As we age, the ossification process may slow down."
"Ossification can lead to various medical conditions if abnormal."
V
verb
To convert into bone or to become rigid and set.
Example Sentences
"The surgeon aimed to ossify the injured area for better healing."
"Over time, the soft tissue started to ossify."
"When ideas ossify, they become difficult to change."