Osteochondrosis
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌɒstiːəʊkɒnˈdɹəʊsɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Osteochondrosis is a noun meaning (pathology) A family of orthopedic diseases of the joint that occur in children and in rapidly growing animals, characterized by interruption of the blood supply of a bone, necrosis, and regrowth.
Meaning
(pathology) A family of orthopedic diseases of the joint that occur in children and in rapidly growing animals, characterized by interruption of the blood supply of a bone, necrosis, and regrowth.
Word Forms
- osteochondroses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include intervertebral, osteochondropathy, osteochondrodysplasia, osteochondropathia, osteochondrogenesis, osteochondritis.
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