Ossify

Synonyms of ossify

• solidify
• harden
• petrify

Antonyms of ossify

• soften
• flexible
• pliable

Collocations of ossify

ossify bone

Frequency: 80 %

Over time, the cartilage in his knee ossified into bone.

ossify tissue

Frequency: 65 %

The scar tissue eventually ossified, causing limited movement in her arm.

ossify cartilage

Frequency: 60 %

In some cases of arthritis, the cartilage can ossify and lead to joint stiffness.

ossify joint

Frequency: 45 %

Without proper treatment, the injury could cause the joint to ossify.

Idiomatic Expressions for ossify

• Phrase: ossify someone's thinking
  Meaning: to cause someone's beliefs or opinions to become fixed and resistant to change
  Usage: Years of working in the same industry had ossified his thinking, making it difficult for him to consider new ideas.