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Definition of Ectostosis

1. n. A process of bone formation in which ossification takes place in the perichondrium and either surrounds or gradually replaces the cartilage.

Definition of Ectostosis

1. Noun. (physiology) A process of bone formation in which ossification takes place in the perichondrium and either surrounds or gradually replaces the cartilage. ¹

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Medical Definition of Ectostosis

1. A process of bone formation in which ossification takes place in the perichondrium and either surrounds or gradually replaces the cartilage. Origin: NL. See Ect-, and Ostosis. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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