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Ectostosis
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What's The Definition Of Ectostosis?Synonyms | Synonyms for Ectostosis: Related Terms | Find terms related to Ectostosis: See Also | Ectostosis In Webster's Dictionary \Ec`tos*to"sis\, n. [NL. See {Ect-}, and {Ostosis}.]
(Physiol.)
A process of bone formation in which ossification takes place
in the perichondrium and either surrounds or gradually
replaces the cartilage.
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