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osteoclasis

[ os-tee-ok-luh-sis ]

noun

  1. Physiology. the breaking down or absorption of osseous tissue.
  2. Surgery. the fracturing of a bone to correct deformity.

osteoclasis

/ ˌɒstɪˈɒkləsɪs /

noun

  1. surgical fracture of a bone to correct deformity
  2. absorption of bone tissue

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Word History and Origins

Origin of osteoclasis1

From New Latin; osteo-, -clasis

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Example Sentences

Above the age of six, the choice lies between osteoclasis and osteotomy.

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