ossification

Meanings

• noun

  The process by which a substance or an organ becomes hard or solid, especially a bone.

• verb

  The act or process of becoming ossified.

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Rhymes

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ossification , adulation , frustration , regulation

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Variants

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ossification , ossifications

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Forms

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ossifications, ossifying, ossified

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'ossificare', meaning 'to make bone'.

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Trivia

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1. Ossification is not just a process that occurs in humans and other vertebrates. It also occurs in some invertebrates, such as mollusks and echinoderms.

2. The process of ossification is not complete until the age of 25. After that, the bones continue to remodel but do not gain new mass.

3. The term 'ossuary' comes from the Latin word 'ossuarium', meaning 'a place for bones'.

4. In some cultures, the process of ossification was believed to have spiritual significance, and the bones were often used in rituals and ceremonies.

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1. mineralization: A related concept to ossification, as both processes involve the hardening of a substance. However, mineralization refers specifically to the process of depositing minerals in a living organism, while ossification refers to the hardening of organic tissue into bone.

2. ossuary: An above-ground or underground chamber or room for the interment of bones, typically those of many individuals.

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Culture

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Ossification is a significant process in the development of bones, as well as in the preservation of some ancient cultures' art and religious practices. In some cultures, the preservation of human bones was an essential part of their religious beliefs and practices. For instance, the ancient Egyptians and the indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast of North America practiced mummification and the preservation of skulls and other bones.

How to Memorize "ossification"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bone forming and hardening over time. Visualize the process of ossification step by step, from the initial soft tissue to the solid bone.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ossification' with the idea of something becoming hard and solid, like a rock or a bone.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Ossa-fication is the process of making bones solid'.

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