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eburnation

/ˌiː.bɜːˈneɪ.ʃən/

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noun

/ˌiː.bɜːˈneɪ.ʃən/C2formalmedical
  • ruПатологическое изменение при дегенеративном заболевании суставов, при котором кость превращается в плотное, гладкое, похожее на слоновую кость вещество.

A pathological change in degenerative joint disease where bone is transformed into a dense, smooth, ivory-like substance.

uncountable

  1. Bone hardening in joint diseaseC2formalmedical

    A pathological change in degenerative joint disease where bone becomes dense, smooth, and ivory-like due to cartilage loss and friction.

    ruУплотнение кости при заболевании суставов

    • Eburnation is commonly observed in advanced osteoarthritis of the hip.
    • The X-ray revealed eburnation on the femoral head.
    • Surgeons noted eburnation of the joint surface during the operation.
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