osteosis

[ os-tee-oh-sis ]
/ ˌɒs tiˈoʊ sɪs /

noun

the formation of bony tissue, usually infiltrating connective tissue.

Origin of osteosis

osteo- + -osis

Words nearby osteosis

osteoradionecrosis, osteorrhaphy, osteosarcoma, osteosclerosis, osteosclerosis congenita, osteosis, osteosis cutis, osteosuture, osteosynthesis, osteothrombosis, osteotome

Medical definitions for osteosis

osteosis
[ ŏs′tē-ō′sĭs ]

n.

The formation of bony tissue, especially over connective or other tissue.