osteolysis Synonyms
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osteolysis Meaning
Wordnet
osteolysis (n)
lysis of bone caused by disease or infection or inadequate blood supply
Webster
osteolysis (n.)
Softening and absorption of bone.
osteolysis Sentence Examples
- Osteolysis is a progressive bone loss condition caused by an imbalance between bone formation and resorption.
- Rheumatoid arthritis can induce osteolysis, leading to joint damage and deformity.
- The osteolytic lesions in multiple myeloma are characterized by lytic areas within bone marrow.
- Osteolysis in osteoporosis results from increased osteoclast activity and reduced osteoblast activity.
- Paget's disease of bone is associated with localized osteolysis, leading to bone enlargement and deformities.
- Excessive parathyroid hormone levels can cause hyperparathyroidism, which induces osteolysis and bone loss.
- The osteolytic process in osteomyelitis is primarily driven by bacterial infection and inflammatory responses.
- Proton beam therapy can effectively target osteolytic lesions in bone tumors, preserving surrounding healthy tissue.
- Osteolysis secondary to metastatic cancer is a common complication in advanced stages of disease.
- Anti-osteolytic medications, such as bisphosphonates, are used to inhibit bone resorption and prevent further osteolysis.
FAQs About the word osteolysis
lysis of bone caused by disease or infection or inadequate blood supplySoftening and absorption of bone.
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Osteolysis is a progressive bone loss condition caused by an imbalance between bone formation and resorption.
Rheumatoid arthritis can induce osteolysis, leading to joint damage and deformity.
The osteolytic lesions in multiple myeloma are characterized by lytic areas within bone marrow.
Osteolysis in osteoporosis results from increased osteoclast activity and reduced osteoblast activity.
