eburnation

English

/ˌɛb.ɚˈneɪ.ʃən/

noun
Definitions
  • A degenerative process of bone, occurring at sites of articular cartilage erosion and commonly found in patients with osteoarthritis. Subchondral bone responds to increased friction by generating reactive, ivory-like dense bone at the site of erosion.

Etymology

Derived from Latin ebur (ivory).

Origin

Latin

ebur

Gloss

ivory

Concept
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The physical world

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Emoji

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