English word ectostosis comes from English ecto- (Outside.), English ostosis ((biology) bone formation; ossification.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| ecto- | English (eng) | Outside. |
| ostosis | English (eng) | (biology) bone formation; ossification. |
| ectostosis | English (eng) | (physiology) A process of bone formation in which ossification takes place in the perichondrium and either surrounds or gradually replaces the cartilage. |