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What is exostosis?
benign outgrowth of cartilaginous tissue on a bone
What is a growth on lower jaw near the tongue?
exostosis
What is the medical term meaning bony outgrowth?
Exostosis means bony outgrowth.
What is ringbone?
It is an exostosis (spur or bony outgrowth)on the pastern bones of the horse, usually causing lameness.
What has the author Maurice Mailland written?
Maurice Mailland has written: 'Des exostoses' -- subject(s): Exostoses ., Exostosis
Is exotosis and arthritis similar?
No they are not. An exostosis is the formation of new bone on the surface of a bone. while arthritis relates to joint problems.
Which part of the bone grows?
Diaphysis if the ossification center and Epiphysis has the growth plate so ...
What has the author Joseph R DiBartolomeo written?
Joseph R DiBartolomeo has written: 'Exostoses of the external auditory canal' -- subject(s): Ear, Exostosis, Diseases
How is Exostosis treated?
Generally exotoses can be treated as non- cancerous bony growth on bones and the pain can results depending on the size and location of growth and it can be treated as equal to the cancer disease
What surrounds and protects bone.?
Periosteum surrounds and protects bones. It also is the site of healing, like with a fracture. If the periosteum grows abnormally, it is called Exostosis, like what forms splints.
Is a Hard lump on top of foot sore when pressure applied what is this?
A lump on your foot could be metatarsal-cuneiform joint exostosis depending on where the bump actually is, the talonavicular joint is pretty close by and this joint is also prone to exostosis. Or. Excess growth. witch is normally harmless, and surgery could be done to remove them, but that is only recommended if it was pushing on a nerve very close to them and causing nerve pain. if you have a lump on your foot you should see a good doctor.
Exostosis extending of the posterior medial aspect of the proximal fibula?
There's a bony bump on the smaller of the two leg bones. It's on the back of the bone, closer to the middle of the body than the side, and on the upper part of that bone.
