Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Ossify

👉 Ossification is a biological process that occurs in certain tissues during the development of bone, where the cartilage between bones dissolves and replaces it with bone. This can lead to changes in shape and size, as well as increased flexibility and mobility. Ossification is often associated with growth spurts or bone remodeling in older individuals.

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👉 Ossification is a medical condition that occurs when bone tissue grows out of its normal shape and length, causing it to become bony. This process can occur in various conditions including osteogenesis imperfecta (osteoporosis), which results from a deficiency in osteocalcin, the protein responsible for bone formation.

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