| osteophyte | A bony outgrowth or protuberance. Synonym: osteophyma. Origin: osteo-+ G. Phyton, plant (05 Mar 2000) |
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| osteoplaque | Any osseous layer. Origin: osteo-+ Fr. Plaque, plate (05 Mar 2000) |
| osteoplast | <anatomy> An osteoblast. Origin: Osteo- + Gr. To form. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| osteoplastic | 1. <physiology> Producing bone; as, osteoplastic cells. 2. <medicine> Of or pertaining to the replacement of bone; as, an osteoplastic operation. Origin: Osteo- + -plastic. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| osteoplastic amputation | An amputation, e.g., through the tarsus, in which the cut surface of another bone is brought in apposition with the one primarily divided so that the two unite, thus giving a better stump. (05 Mar 2000) |
| osteoplastic craniotomy | Craniotomy with a segment of the calvaria and attached soft tissues turned as a flap to expose the cranial cavity. Synonym: attached cranial section, osteoplastic craniotomy. (05 Mar 2000) |
| osteoplastic necrotomy | Removal of a bone sequestrum through a hinged window of bone which is then replaced. (05 Mar 2000) |
| osteoplasty | <medicine> An operation or process by which the total or partial loss of a bone is remedied. Origin: Osteo- + -plasty. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| osteopoikilosis | <radiology> Rare, autosomal dominant bone disorder, multiple, small, circumscribed round or ovoid areas of increased bone density, widely distributed, caused by condensations of the spongiosa, no symptoms associated with: dermatofibrosis lenticularis disseminata, scleroderma, syndactyly, dwarfism, endocrine abnormalities, melorrheostosis, cleft palate (12 Dec 1998) |
| osteoponin | A protein produced by osteoblasts of unknown function. (05 Mar 2000) |
| osteopontin | <protein> Bone specific sialoprotein (57 kD: probably two similar peptides) that links cells and the hydroxyapatite of mineralised matrix, has RGD sequence. Found only in calcified bone, probably produced by osteoblasts. (18 Nov 1997) |
| osteoporosis | <pathology> A reduction in the amount of bone mass, leading to fractures after minimal trauma. Origin: Gr. Poros = passage (18 Nov 1997) |
| osteoporosis, postmenopausal | Metabolic disorder associated with fractures of the femoral neck, vertebrae, and distal forearm. It occurs commonly in women within 15-20 years after menopause, and is caused by factors associated with menopause including oestrogen deficiency. (12 Dec 1998) |
| osteoporotic | Pertaining to, characterised by, or causing a porous condition of the bones. (05 Mar 2000) |
| osteoporotic marrow defect | Focal osteoporotic bone marrow defect of the jaw; a focal radiolucent defect composed of normal marrow. (05 Mar 2000) |