angiosteosis
|an-gi-os-te-o-sis|
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/ˌændʒioʊstiˈoʊsɪs/
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/ˌændʒiɒstiˈəʊsɪs/
bone formation in a vessel
Etymology
Etymology Information
'angiosteosis' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'angeion' meaning 'vessel' and 'osteosis' meaning 'bone formation'.
Historical Evolution
'angiosteosis' was formed in modern medical terminology by combining Greek roots to describe the process of bone formation in blood vessels.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'bone formation in a vessel', and this meaning has remained the same in modern medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the abnormal formation of bone tissue within a blood vessel.
Angiosteosis can lead to complications in blood flow.
Synonyms
vascular ossification
Last updated: 2025/08/08 11:51