Author: Glossary
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Gummatous ossification
Chronic osteitis associated with syphilis and characterized by the formation of gummas.
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Ossification fibrosa cystica
An osteitis resulting from overactivity of the parathyroid glands with resulting disturbances in calcium and phosphorus metabolism. It is characterized by decalcification and softening of bone, nephrolithiasis, elevation of blood calcium, and lowering of blood phosphorus. Cysts form and tumors may develop.
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Condensing ossification
Osteitis in which the marrow cavity becomes filled with osseous tissue, causing the bone to become denser and heavier.
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Periosteal ossification
The formation of successive thin layers of bone by osteoblasts between the underlying bone or cartilage and the cellular and fibrous layer that covers the forming bone. Also called subperiosteal ossification.
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Pathologic ossification
The formation of bone in abnormal sites or abnormal development of bone.
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Ossiculotomy
Surgical incision of one or more of the ossicles of the ear.
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Ossiculectomy
Excision of an ossicle, especially one of the ear. Surgical extraction of one of the tiny bones in the middle ear.
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Osseous system
The bony structures of the body; the skeleton.
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Ossein
The collagen of bone. It forms the framework of bone.
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Osphresiology
Science of odors and the sense of smell.