parostosis

/ˌpærəˈstoʊsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

a condition in which the bones of the skull become overgrown with bone, often due to injury or disease.

“The patient was diagnosed with parostosis after the accident, which led to the need for surgery to remove the excess bone.”

Synonyms

  • hyperostosis
  • sclerosis

Antonyms

  • bone resorption
  • osteolysis