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Definition of Exostosis
1. Noun. A benign outgrowth from a bone (usually covered with cartilage).
Generic synonyms: Growth
Definition of Exostosis
1. n. Any protuberance of a bone which is not natural; an excrescence or morbid enlargement of a bone.
Definition of Exostosis
1. Noun. A benign bony growth, often covered with cartilage, on the surface of a bone or tooth. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Exostosis
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Medical Definition of Exostosis
1. A non cancerous growth on the surface of a bone, usually with a cartilage cap, that is due to long-term irritation as a result of osteoarthritis, infections, or trauma. (09 Oct 1997)
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