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Osteodermia
The transformation of a section of skin into bone tissue.
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Osteochondrosarcoma
A malignant tumor originating from bone and cartilage cells.
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Vertebral osteochondritis
A developmental alteration that takes place as a person grows, causing the joint surfaces of a spinal vertebra to appear rough, irregular, and the bone to seem less dense. This condition typically affects young individuals who experience persistent backaches, often in the upper part of the spine. It is also referred to as Scheuermann’s disease.…
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Pulmonary osteoarthropathy
This condition, known as “clubbing,” is marked by the bulbous swelling of the fingertips and toes, as well as the thickening of the ends of long bones and an unusual curvature of the nails. It is typically linked to lung or chest-related issues leading to circulatory congestion and can also manifest in congenital heart disease.…
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Gummatous osteitis
An inflammation that is identified by the development of syphilitic growths within or on bones.
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Fibrosa osteitis
The presence of cysts and tumor-like growths in bones resulting from an imbalance in calcium and phosphorus metabolism. This condition is also known as hyperparathyroidism or von Recklinghausen’s disease.
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Dento-alveolar osteitis
Inflammation of the jawbones that occurs in connection with pyorrhea.
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Deformans osteitis
A persistent medical condition marked by the excessive accumulation of bony tissue on the surface and within the marrow of bones, eventually leading to their curvature and enlargement. It primarily impacts the skull, spine, pelvis, and lower leg bones. This condition is also referred to as Paget’s disease.
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Ossificans
Generating bone or undergoing transformation into bone.
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Ossiferous
Generating or containing bone tissue.
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