| osteogen | <physiology> The soft tissue, or substance, which, in developing bone, ultimately undergoes ossification. Origin: Osteo- + -gen. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| 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) |
| 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) |
| osteogenetic | <physiology> Connected with osteogenesis, or the formation of bone; producing bone; as, osteogenetic tissue; the osteogenetic layer of the periosteum. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| osteogenetic fibres | The fibre's in the osteogenetic layer of the periosteum. (05 Mar 2000) |
| osteogenetic layer | The inner bone-forming layer of the periosteum. (05 Mar 2000) |
| osteogenic | <physiology> Osteogenetic. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| osteogenic cell | One of the cell's in the inner layer of the periosteum that forms osseous tissue. (05 Mar 2000) |
| osteogenic sarcoma | <oncology, tumour> A primary malignant bone cancer that arises from the cells which produce bone. It is most commonly seen in the second and third decades of life. Genetic factors appear to be important in the development of this illness. Paget's disease may be a predisposing cause. Treatment involves a combination of surgery and chemotherapy. (27 Sep 1997) |
| osteogenic tissue | A connective tissue with the property of forming osseous tissue. (05 Mar 2000) |
| osteogenin | <protein> Bone inducing protein (less than 50 kD) associated with extracellular matrix. Binds heparin. See: bone morphogenetic protein. (18 Nov 1997) |
| osteogenous | <physiology> Osteogenetic. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| osteogeny | <physiology> The formation or growth of bone. Origin: Osteo- + genesis, or the root of Gr. To be born: cf. F. Osteogenie. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |