Term: exostosis
Literally meaning: “outgrowth of a bone”
Origin: Anc Greek
έξω>εξ/exo>(before vowels ex-)(=outside)
'ïστο[õν/ostoun(=bone)
Coined/History
In 1891, Orlow coined the term 'exostosis bursata' to describe bursae
developing between osteochondromas and surrounding soft tissues
Sources
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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