exostosed

/ˌɛksəˈstoʊzd, ˌɛɡ-/

Definitions

1. verb

to have an exostosis, especially a bony growth on a bone

“The doctor said the patient’s bone had been exostosed due to repetitive trauma.”

2. adjective

describing a bony growth on a bone, especially an exostosis

“The x-ray revealed that the exostosed bone had caused the surrounding tissue to become inflamed.”

Synonyms

  • bony
  • ossified

Antonyms

  • cartilaginous
  • fleshy