exostosis

/ek-so-stoh-sis, -suh-/US // ˌɛk sɒˈstoʊ sɪs, -sə- //UK // (ˌɛksɒˈstəʊsɪs) //

脱骨症,外骨质疏松症,骨质疏松症,外骨质增生

Definitions

n.名词 noun

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plural ex·os·to·ses [ek-so-stoh-seez, -suh-]. /ˌɛk sɒˈstoʊ siz, -sə-/. Pathology.
- : the abnormal formation of a bony growth on a bone or tooth.

But why then can we not thus remove a fatty tumour, a true exostosis, or a malignant growth?
As a result there is a marked depression at the coronet, the depression being heightened in effect by the exostosis in front.
When an exostosis has developed puncture firing is the remedy par excellence.
The nearness of the exostosis to the tibiotarsal articulation can be definitely determined by palpation.
In making examinations one must not be deceived by the inconspicuous and seemingly insignificant exostosis which has a broad base.