Osteology
The study of bones. The branch of anatomy or physical anthropology that deals with bones. Bone-ology.
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- Osteolytic
Pertaining to the dissolution of bone, especially the loss of calcium from bone. “Punched-out” osteolytic lesions are characteristic of metastatic lung and breast cancer and multiple myeloma.
- Osteolytic lesion
A “punched-out” area of severe bone loss. Osteolytic lesions are seen in metastatic lung and breast cancer and multiple myeloma and may cause bone pain, pathologic fractures (bones broken by disease), and hypercalcemia (high blood calcium).
- Osteomalacia
Softening of bone, particularly in the sense of bone weakened by demineralization (the loss of mineral) and most notably by the depletion of calcium from bone. Osteomalacia may be caused by poor dietary intake or poor absorption of calcium and other minerals needed to harden bones. Osteomalacia is a characteristic feature of vitamin D deficiency […]
- Osteomyelitis
Inflammation of the bone due to infection, for example, by the bacteria salmonella or staphylococcus. Osteomyelitis is sometimes a complication of surgery or injury, although infection can also reach bone tissue through the bloodstream. Both the bone and the bone marrow may be infected. Symptoms include deep pain and muscle spasms in the area of […]
- Osteonecrosis
Bone death resulting from poor blood supply to an area of bone. Also known as aseptic necrosis or avascular necrosis.