Definition of Ossified

1. Adjective. Set in a rigidly conventional pattern of behavior, habits, or beliefs. "An ossified bureaucratic system"

Exact synonyms: Fossilised, Fossilized
Similar to: Inflexible

Definition of Ossified

1. a. Changed to bone or something resembling bone; hardened by deposits of mineral matter of any kind; -- said of tissues.

Definition of Ossified

1. Adjective. Of ideas or attitudes, inflexible, old-fashioned. ¹

2. Verb. (past of ossify) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Ossified

1. ossify [v] - See also: ossify

Medical Definition of Ossified

1. Changed to bone or something resembling bone; hardened by deposits of mineral matter of any kind; said of tissues. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ossified

ossicular
ossicular chain
ossicular prosthesis
ossicular replacement
ossiculate
ossiculated
ossiculectomy
ossiculotomy
ossiculum
ossiferous
ossific
ossific centre
ossification
ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament
ossifications
ossified (current term)
ossifier
ossifiers
ossifies
ossiform
ossifrage
ossifrages
ossifragous
ossify
ossifying
ossifying cartilage
ossilegium
ossis
ossivorous
osso buco

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