Ossification

usgb/ˌɑːsɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
noun

The process of becoming, or making something, hard like bone.

During the growth of a child, the cartilage tissue undergoes ossification to become bones.
Visual representation of "ossification" - The process of becoming, or making something, hard like bone.

Often appears as...

  • endochondral ossification
  • intramembranous ossification

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Biological Context

Used when discussing bones or growth in living creatures, especially in biology and medicine.

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The doctor explained how ossification of the bones is crucial for the fracture to heal.
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Technical Term

Often appears in scientific or educational materials, not everyday conversation.

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Her thesis focused on the role of ossification in the development of the skeletal system.
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Two Types

Refers to two main types: endochondral (inside cartilage) and intramembranous (inside membranes).

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Medical students learn the differences between endochondral and intramembranous ossification.
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