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osteolysis

/ˌɒs.tiˈɒl.ɪ.sɪs/

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noun

/ˌɒs.tiˈɒl.ɪ.sɪs/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, связанное с разрушением или растворением костной ткани, часто возникающее в результате заболевания, инфекции или недостаточного кровоснабжения.

A medical condition involving the breakdown or dissolution of bone tissue, often resulting from disease, infection, or insufficient blood supply.

uncountable

  1. Bone resorptionC2formalmedical

    The pathological process of bone tissue breakdown or dissolution, often caused by disease, infection, or inadequate blood supply.

    ruРезорбция кости

    • The X-ray revealed significant osteolysis around the hip implant.
    • Osteolysis can occur as a complication of certain bone infections.
    • Chronic inflammation may lead to osteolysis in the affected joints.
Forms
  • osteolyses plural form
  • osteolyses' possessive plural form
  • osteolysis's possessive singular form