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Exostoses

Synonym(s)

  • bony exostosis

Definition(s)

Benign hypertrophy that projects outward from the surface of bone, often containing a cartilaginous component.

Definition from: Unified Medical Language SystemThis link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference. (MeSH)   at the National Library of Medicine

See also Understanding Medical Terminology.

 
Published: October 30, 2009