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osteogenesis

osteogenesis

3 7.4
New bone forms in the body
  • noun
  • /ˌɑːstiˈoʊdʒənɪsɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : osteogénesis
  • During osteogenesis, stem cells differentiate into the various types of cells that form bones.
  • osteogenesis imperfecta
  • osteogenesis in the maxillary

Examples

  • According to Hannouche et al. (2001), osteogenesis is stimulated and osseous regrowth is increased with micro-movement about a fracture site.

    Academic text (2003)

  • Since birth, Lisa Egan, 33, has dealt with a rare genetic disorder called osteogenesis imperfecta, also known as brittle bone disease.

    Blog text (30)

  • Well-controlled clinical trials are needed to define its effect on osteogenesis in the clinical setting.

    Academic text (2003)

  • Skeletal development occurs through a process known as osteogenesis or ossification.

    Academic text (2006)

  • Vitamin D deficiency absolutely leads to broken bones, as does osteogenesis imperfecta among other medical issues.

    Blog text (19)

  • We should therefore bear in mind the possibility of osteogenesis in the maxillary sinus when CT shows calcification.

    Academic text (2009)

  • Since birth, the 33-year-old has dealt with a rare genetic disorder called osteogenesis imperfecta, also known as brittle bone disease.

    Blog text (30)

  • In comparison, the stable fixation afforded by the Ilizarov apparatus avoids joint immobilization, positively influences osteogenesis, and improves circulation while avoiding stiffness.

    Academic text (2007)

  • The process of osteogenesis is essential for the growth and repair of bones in the body.

  • Research into osteogenesis helps scientists understand how bones grow and repair themselves.

Synonyms

ossification
vsosteogenesis
  • Specialized
1 8.8

The process of bone forming in the body

is only about creating new bone rather than hardening other tissues

Antonyms

osteolysis
  • Specialized
1 9.9

Loss of bone tissue caused by disease, infection, or poor blood flow

Compounds

osteogenesis imperfecta
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A genetic condition that makes bones very weak and easy to break

How Bone-Forming

hyperostosis
  • Specialized
1 9.9
osteogenesis
  • Specialized
3 7.4

Surface Forms

osteogenesis singular
osteogeneses plural

Morphology

osteogenesis = genesis (opaque) = osteo + genesis + osteo

The combining form 'osteo-' is not a standalone English word and is unlikely to be known by an average B1 learner, so the medical term is not derivable from familiar vocabulary.

Etymology

The word osteogenesis comes from Greek parts oste- meaning 'bone' and -genesis meaning 'birth' or 'creation', like in generate. So, osteogenesis means 'bone creation', which is why it refers to the process of forming new bone.