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ossification

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As a noun, ossification means the normal process by which bone is formed.

Meanings of ossification

4 meanings

noun

  1. The normal process by which bone is formed.

  2. The calcification of tissue into a bonelike mass; the mass so formed.

  3. The process of becoming set in one's ways or beliefs; rigid conventionality.

  4. The process of becoming rigidly fixed in a conventional pattern of thought or behavior

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noun: hardened conventionality
conformity

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