osteogenesis

[ os-tee-uh-jen-uh-sis ]
/ ˌɒs ti əˈdʒɛn ə sɪs /

noun

the formation of bone.

Origin of osteogenesis

First recorded in 1820–30; osteo- + genesis

OTHER WORDS FROM osteogenesis

os·te·o·ge·net·ic [os-tee-oh-juh-net-ik] /ˌɒs ti oʊ dʒəˈnɛt ɪk/, os·te·og·e·nous [os-tee-oj-uh-nuh s] /ˌɒs tiˈɒdʒ ə nəs/, adjective

Words nearby osteogenesis

osteodystrophy, osteoectasia, osteofibroma, osteofibrosis, osteogen, osteogenesis, osteogenesis imperfecta, osteogenetic fiber, osteogenetic layer, osteogenic, osteogenic sarcoma

British Dictionary definitions for osteogenous

osteogenesis
/ (ˌɒstɪəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs) /

noun

the formation of bone

Derived forms of osteogenesis

osteogenic, adjective

Medical definitions for osteogenous (1 of 2)

osteogenous
[ ŏs′tē-ŏj′ə-nəs ]

adj.

Osteogenic.

Medical definitions for osteogenous (2 of 2)

osteogenesis
[ ŏs′tē-ə-jĕn′ĭ-sĭs ]

n.

Formation and development of bony tissue. osteogeny