ossification
IPA: ɑsʌfʌkˈeɪʃʌn
noun
- The normal process by which bone is formed.
- The calcification of tissue into a bonelike mass; the mass so formed.
- The process of becoming set in one's ways or beliefs; rigid conventionality.
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Examples of "ossification" in Sentences
- Secondary center of ossification.
- A view of history as ossification.
- See ossification and calcification.
- Please remove the word ossification.
- Ossification refers to the hardening of bone.
- Calcification is often confused with ossification.
- Progressive enlargement and ossification occur with time.
- Ossification starts as membranous ossification before birth.
- Delayed coalescence of the two calcaneal ossification centers.
- Chondrostei are primarily cartilaginous fish showing some ossification.
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