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• Ostentatiously

  [os-ten-tey-shuh s, -tuh n-] /ˌɒs tɛnˈteɪ ʃəs, -tən-/ adjective 1. characterized by or given to pretentious or conspicuous show in an attempt to impress others: an ostentatious dresser. 2. (of actions, manner, qualities exhibited, etc.) intended to attract notice: Lady Bountiful’s ostentatious charity. /ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃəs/ adjective 1. characterized by pretentious, showy, or vulgar display adj. 1701, […]

• Ostentatiousness

  [os-ten-tey-shuh s, -tuh n-] /ˌɒs tɛnˈteɪ ʃəs, -tən-/ adjective 1. characterized by or given to pretentious or conspicuous show in an attempt to impress others: an ostentatious dresser. 2. (of actions, manner, qualities exhibited, etc.) intended to attract notice: Lady Bountiful’s ostentatious charity. /ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃəs/ adjective 1. characterized by pretentious, showy, or vulgar display adj. 1701, […]

• Osteo-

  1. a combining form meaning “bone,” used in the formation of compound words: osteometry. combining form 1. indicating bone or bones: osteopathy before vowels oste-, word-forming element meaning “bone, bones,” from Greek osteon “bone” (see osseous). osteo- or oste- pref. Bone: osteoarthritis.

• Osteoanagenesis

  osteoanagenesis os·te·o·an·a·gen·e·sis (ŏs’tē-ō-ān’ə-jěn’ĭ-sĭs) n. The regeneration of bone tissue.

• Osteoarthritis

  [os-tee-oh-ahr-thrahy-tis] /ˌɒs ti oʊ ɑrˈθraɪ tɪs/ noun, Pathology. 1. the most common form of , usually occurring after middle age, marked by chronic breakdown of cartilage in the joints leading to pain, stiffness, and swelling. /ˌɒstɪəʊɑːˈθraɪtɪs/ noun 1. chronic inflammation of the joints, esp those that bear weight, with pain and stiffness Also called degenerative […]

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