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exostosis


Term: exostosis
Literally meaning: outgrowth of a bone
Origin: Anc Greek
έξω>εξ/exo>(before vowels ex-)(=outside)
στον/ostoun(=bone)
Coined/History
In 1891, Orlow coined the term 'exostosis bursata' to describe bursae developing between osteochondromas and surrounding soft tissues
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Definition:
Exostosis is the formation of an abnormal bony growth on the surface of bone or teeth. Where exostoses are capped with cartilage, they are termed osteochondromas. 

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