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OSSEOINTEGRATION

\ˌɒsɪˌɔ͡ɪntɪɡɹˈe͡ɪʃən], \ˌɒsɪˌɔ‍ɪntɪɡɹˈe‍ɪʃən], \ˌɒ_s_ɪ__ˌɔɪ_n_t_ɪ_ɡ_ɹ_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\

Definitions of OSSEOINTEGRATION

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The growth action of bone tissue, as it assimilates surgically implanted devices or prostheses to be used as either replacement parts (e.g., hip) or as anchors (e.g., endosseous dental implants).

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
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