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This process is called osteogenesis and is specific to the body part exercised; for example, squats increase the strength of bones in the legs.
—Aubrey Bailey, Pt, Dpt, Cht, Verywell Health, 8 July 2024
Hu and colleagues found that annealed and randomly-ordered textiles performed best in creating a larger piezoelectric effect and stimulating osteogenesis.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 Dec. 2023
To prepare her skull to fit a donor face, surgeons employ a method called distraction osteogenesis.
—National Geographic, 8 May 2014
These kids have autism, cerebral palsy, osteogenesis or other conditions.
—Mike Candelaria, OrlandoSentinel.com, 21 June 2018
Werner, who has osteogenesis imperfecta — known as brittle bones disease — was also dealing with health issues.
—Steven Goode, courant.com, 25 May 2017
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Word History
Etymology
New Latin
First Known Use
1830, in the meaning defined above
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“Osteogenesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/osteogenesis. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
Medical Definition
osteogenesis
noun
os·teo·gen·e·sis
ˌäs-tē-ə-ˈjen-ə-səs
plural osteogeneses
-ˌsēz
: development and formation of bone
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