osteophony

/ɒstiːɒfɒni/

Definitions

1. noun

The study of sound as it is reflected back from objects, especially in the field of osteotomy (the study of bone structure).

“The doctor specialized in osteophony to better understand the bone structure of her patients.”

Synonyms

  • bone ultrasonography
  • skeletal sonography

Antonyms

  • bone resorption
  • osteolysis