Pronunciation: /ˌɒsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun the state of being hardened or turned into bone
A1 Ossification is the process of bone formation.
A2 The doctor explained that ossification occurs as we age.
B1 The textbook discussed the stages of ossification in detail.
B2 The researcher's study focused on the molecular mechanisms of ossification.
C1 The professor's lecture on ossification was highly informative and engaging.
C2 The Nobel laureate's groundbreaking research revolutionized the understanding of ossification.
formal Ossification is the process of bone formation in the body.
informal I learned about ossification in my biology class.
slang Bone ossification is like when your body is making new bone material.
figurative The ossification of his beliefs made it difficult for him to consider other perspectives.
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