ostoses

/ˈɑstoʊsiz/
noun
  1. The plural of ostosis; the formation of bone tissue, or a condition characterized by abnormal bone growth.
    • The doctor explained that multiple ostoses can occur in the skull as a person ages.
    • In rare cases, ostoses may develop in the joints, causing stiffness and pain.
    • The patient's X-ray showed several small ostoses along the spine.
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