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ossification

[os-uh-fi-key-shuhn] / ˌɒs ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /


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Ossification is the process of bone formation by osteoblasts.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Ossification begins approximately six weeks after fertilization in an embryo.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Ossification is the first step on the road to extinction for great ideas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 10, 2015

Ossification is an inherent tendency of the academic process.

From Forbes • Sep. 23, 2014

Ossification begins in the lateral flanges, then in the prevomerine processes, and lastly in the posterior dentigerous parts of the bones; the prevomerine processes are the last parts of the vomers to ossify completely.

From Neotropical Hylid Frogs, Genus Smilisca by Duellman, William E.




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