Medical Terminology · Musculoskeletal System · Hard
Heterotopic
Meaning: Occurring in an abnormal location, as with bone forming within soft tissues.
In practice: This type of ossification may follow hip replacement, head or spinal cord injury and prolonged immobilisation.
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