👉 The term "novitial" is a medical term that refers to the process of developing a new bone or cartilage tissue within the body, which can be found in areas like the jaw and neck. Novilites are typically seen in children who have undergone surgery on their jaws, which involves cutting away some soft tissue from the jawbone to create a new bone. This type of bone growth is known as a "primary" or "first-degree" growth, because it occurs after the jawbone