| osteogenesis, distraction | Bone lengthening by gradual mechanical distraction. An external fixation device produces the distraction across the bone plate. The technique was originally applied to long bones but in recent years the method has been adapted for use with mandibular implants in maxillofacial surgery. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| distraction | <procedure> The cognitive strategy of focusing attention on stimuli other than pain or negative emotions that accompany pain. (16 Dec 1997) |
| distraction conus | A conus in which the optic nerve passes through the scleral canal in a markedly oblique direction. (05 Mar 2000) |
| osteogenesis | <pathology> Production of bone. (18 Nov 1997) |
| osteogenesis imperfecta | <orthopaedics, paediatrics> A group of genetic diseases of the bones. Divided into four types all result in brittle and frail bones. Multiple broken bones are common. Other features include deafness, white of the eyes appear bluish, kyphosis, kyphoscoliosis, tooth abnormalities, chest deformities and short stature. There is no specific treatment. Genetic counseling is important for families with the disease. (27 Sep 1997) |