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- [os-uh-fi-key-shuh n]
- /ˌɒs ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən/
- /ˌɒs.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [os-uh-fi-key-shuh n]
- /ˌɒs ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of ossification word
- noun ossification the act or process of ossifying. 1
- noun ossification the state of being ossified. 1
- noun ossification something that has ossified; a bony formation. 1
- noun ossification The normal process by which bone is formed. 1
- noun ossification the formation of or conversion into bone 0
- noun ossification the process of ossifying or the state of being ossified 0
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Origin of ossification
First appearance:
before 1690 One of the 49% oldest English words
1690-1700; < Latin ossi-, combining form of os bone + -fication
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Parts of speech for Ossification
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ossification popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
ossification usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ossification
noun ossification
- hardening — a material that hardens another, as an alloy added to iron to make steel.
- calcification — the process of calcifying or becoming calcified
- coagulation — Coagulation is the process of changing from a liquid to a gel or solid, for example, the process that results in the formation of a blood clot.
- concretion — the act or process of coming or growing together; coalescence
- crystallisation — (British) alternative spelling of crystallization.
Top questions with ossification
- what is ossification?
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- arteriosclerosis is an example of ectopic ossification where?
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- what happens during the process of ossification?
- where is the primary ossification center located?
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- what is the difference between ossification and calcification?
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