Definitions

1. verb

to remove or break down bone tissue, especially to convert bone to cartilage or soft tissue, often in the treatment of bone fractures or osteoarthritis.

“The surgeon’s goal was to deossify the bone and promote healing.”

2. noun

the process of removing or breaking down bone tissue, especially to convert bone to cartilage or soft tissue.

“Deossification is a common procedure in orthopedic surgery.”