Pathology · Skeletal System · Hard
Enostosis
Meaning: Benign focus of compact bone lying within cancellous medullary bone, commonly called a bone island.
In practice: Recognised by thorn-like spicules forming a brush border that blends into surrounding trabeculae; usually incidental.
Word parts
- -osis means an abnormal condition or process
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