ossiform

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• ossiform — SYN: osteoid (1). [ossi + L. forma, form] * * * os·si·form (osґĭ form) resembling bone …   Medical dictionary

• osteoid — 1. Relating to or resembling bone. SYN: ossiform. 2. Newly formed organic bone matrix prior to calcification. [osteo + G. eidos, resemblance] * * * os·te·oid äs tē .ȯid adj resembling bone <osteoid tissue> osteoid n uncalcified bone …   Medical dictionary