osteoplast

/ɒs.ti.ə.plɑːst/ or /ɔs.tɪ.ˈplæst/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of bone graft or material used in orthopedic surgery to repair or rebuild bone.

“The surgeon used an osteoplast to repair the patient’s damaged vertebrae.”

Synonyms

  • bone filler
  • bone graft
  • orthopedic implant

Antonyms

  • bone dissolver
  • bone resorber