osteogenesis

noun

os·​te·​o·​gen·​e·​sis ˌä-stē-ə-ˈje-nə-səs How to pronounce osteogenesis (audio)
: development and formation of bone

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This process is called osteogenesis and is specific to the body part exercised; for example, squats increase the strength of bones in the legs. Aubrey Bailey, Pt, Dpt, Cht, Verywell Health, 8 July 2024 Hu and colleagues found that annealed and randomly-ordered textiles performed best in creating a larger piezoelectric effect and stimulating osteogenesis. IEEE Spectrum, 10 Dec. 2023 To prepare her skull to fit a donor face, surgeons employ a method called distraction osteogenesis. National Geographic, 8 May 2014 These kids have autism, cerebral palsy, osteogenesis or other conditions. Mike Candelaria, OrlandoSentinel.com, 21 June 2018 Werner, who has osteogenesis imperfecta — known as brittle bones disease — was also dealing with health issues. Steven Goode, courant.com, 25 May 2017

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of osteogenesis was in 1830

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“Osteogenesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/osteogenesis. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

osteogenesis

noun
os·​teo·​gen·​e·​sis ˌäs-tē-ə-ˈjen-ə-səs How to pronounce osteogenesis (audio)
plural osteogeneses -ˌsēz How to pronounce osteogenesis (audio)
: development and formation of bone
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