exostosis

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

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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.