Definition of Exostoses

1. exostosis [n] - See also: exostosis

Medical Definition of Exostoses

1. A disorder where there are noncancerous lumps or growths within the ear canal or on the pinna of the ear (external ear). most lumps are sebaceous cysts but some are bony overgrowths known as exostoses (or osteomas). If large enough they may interfere with hearing. In this case surgical removal may be required. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Exostoses

exospheres
exospheric
exospore
exospores
exosporia
exosporium
exossation
exosseous
exosstate
exostectomy
exostema
exostemas
exostome
exostomes
exostosectomy
exostoses (current term)
exostosis
exostosis bursata
exostosis cartilaginea
exosystem
exosystems
exoteric
exoteric bacterium
exoterica
exoterical
exoterically
exotericism
exoterics
exoteries
exoterism

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