porosis

noun

po·​ro·​sis pə-ˈrō-səs How to pronounce porosis (audio)
plural poroses -ˌsēz How to pronounce porosis (audio) or porosises
: a condition (as of a bone) characterized by porosity
specifically : rarefaction (as of bone) with increased translucency to X-rays

Dictionary Entries Near porosis

Cite this Entry

“Porosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/porosis. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!