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Ossification vs Endochondral - What's the difference?

ossification | endochondral |

As a noun ossification

is the normal process by which bone is formed.

As an adjective endochondral is

within cartilage.

ossification

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • the normal process by which bone is formed
  • the calcification of tissue into a bonelike mass; the mass so formed
  • the process of becoming set in one's ways or beliefs; rigid conventionality

    • endochondral

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Within cartilage

    • Usage notes

    * Used especially to describe the development of bone.