English word osteoinduction comes from English induction, English osteo- (Bone.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| induction | English (eng) | (biology) In developmental biology, the development of a feature from part of a formerly homogenous field of cells in response to a morphogen whose source determines the feature's position and extent.. (logic) Derivation of general principles from specific instances.. (mathematics) A method of proof of a theorem by first proving it for a specific case (often an integer; usually 0 or 1) and [...] |
| osteo- | English (eng) | Bone. |
| osteoinduction | English (eng) | (medicine) A biologic response in which chemical signals induce osteogenesis. |