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What is the hip bone prefix?

The hip bone prefix is "coxa-."


What does the medical terminology combining form mye- mean?

Myelo meaning bone marrow.Spinal cord


What is Osteoporosis meaning and prefix?

Osteoporosis is a medical condition characterized by weakening of the bones, leading to increased risk of fractures. The prefix "osteo" comes from the Greek word for bone, which indicates that the condition primarily affects the bones.


What is the medical term meaning pertaining to the bone?

OsseousOsteo-The prefix ost-.


What does the prefix coccy mean?

The prefix "coccy-" refers to the coccyx, which is the small, triangular bone at the base of the spine, commonly known as the tailbone.


What is the medical term meaning tearing a bone?

An avulsion fracture is the term meaning tearing a bone.


What is the medical abbreviation meaning broken bone?

Fx is the medical abbreviation meaning broken bone or fracture


What is the definition of the prefix osteo?

A combing form that means bone - Example is osteoarthritis


Does Endochondral ossification occurs when chondrocytes replace osteoblasts in the matrix.?

No, you have it backwards. "Chondro" is the prefix for cartilage while "osteo" is the prefix for bone. Endochondral ossificiation is when the cartilage is replaced by bone, so you would have osteocytes moving into the matrix and replacing the chondrocytes.


What is the meaning of a tendons?

connect muscle to bone connect muscle to bone


What is the Japanese word meaning bone?

'Hone' means 'bone' in Japanese.


What is the general term meaning a broken bone?

A broken bone is a fracture.