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Ossification Definition & Meaning

ossification
noun
  1. the developmental process of bone formation
  2. the calcification of soft tissue into a bonelike material
  3. the process of becoming rigidly fixed in a conventional pattern of thought or behavior
  4. hardened conventionality

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  • "diets ossification"
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  • "eochondrial ossification"
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  • "endochondrial ossification"
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Frequently asked questions

What does ossification mean?
the developmental process of bone formation the calcification of soft tissue into a bonelike material the process of becoming rigidly fixed in a conventional pattern of thought or behavior hardened conventionality
What part of speech is ossification?
Ossification is a noun.
How many definitions does ossification have?
Ossification has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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