anabrosis

/əˈnæbrəsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A pathological increase in bone density, particularly in the skull, which can result from a variety of factors, including but not limited to, hyperparathyroidism.

“The patient’s X-ray showed signs of anabrosis in the skull, which was a clear indication of the underlying hyperparathyroidism.”

Synonyms

  • bone densification
  • osteopetrosis

Antonyms

  • bone decalcification
  • osteoporosis