exostoses

/ɛksəˈstoʊsiːz/

Definitions

1. noun

plural of exostosis: a bony growth or projection, especially one on the surface of a bone, often caused by trauma, infection, or abnormal bone growth

“The doctor explained that the patient’s hip pain was due to an exostosis that had developed on the femur.”

Synonyms

  • bony growth
  • osteoma

Antonyms

  • bone loss
  • bony deficiency