eburnation

/ee-ber-ney-shuhn, eb-er-/US // ˌi bərˈneɪ ʃən, ˌɛb ər- //UK // (ˌiːbəˈneɪʃən, ˌɛb-) //

燃烧,焚烧,焚烧法,燃烧吧

Definitions

n.名词 noun

1
Pathology.
- : an abnormal condition in which bone becomes hard and dense like ivory.

Eburnation of the articular surfaces is shown by increase in the density of the shadow of the bone in the areas affected.
The common type of lesion is a dry arthritis with fibrillation and eburnation of the articular surfaces.
There is eburnation of the articular surfaces in those areas most exposed to friction and pressure.
Not only are the bones of normal firmness, but the compact substance undergoes a process of hardening called eburnation by Gurin.
Nor is it advisable to postpone mechanical interference so long that eburnation of the bones has time to take place.