hyperostotic

9.9

Having too much bone growth that makes bones thicker

adjective
/ˌhaɪpəroʊˈstɑtɪk/

Specialized

: hiperostótico

The X-ray revealed a hyperostotic area along the patient's femur.

Examples

Doctors noted several hyperostotic changes in the elderly man's spine.
A hyperostotic reaction can sometimes occur after bone injury or disease.
The patient was diagnosed with a hyperostotic condition.
Many hyperostotic cases require surgical intervention.
The X-ray revealed a hyperostotic area along the patient's femur.
Doctors noted several hyperostotic changes in the elderly man's spine.
A hyperostotic reaction can sometimes occur after bone injury or disease.

Synonyms

hypertrophic

vshyperostotic

Specialized

3 8.8

Body parts or tissues that are larger than normal because they grew too much

is specific to excessive bone growth or thickening

Antonyms

hypoplastic

Specialized

2 9.9

An organ or body part that is smaller and less developed than usual

How Thick

hyperostotic

Specialized

9.9

thickened

2.7

normal

∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

hyperostotic positive

Morphology

hyperostotic = hyperostosis (opaque) = hyper + ost + otic

The adjective is formed from the specialized medical noun 'hyperostosis' plus the adjectival ending '-otic', but the base term is not transparent to most learners.

Etymology

Hyperostotic comes from the Greek parts hyper- meaning 'over' or 'too much' and osteo- meaning 'bone'. So hyperostotic describes bone that has 'grown too much' or become 'too thick'.