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Exostoses
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Definition
: Benign hypertrophy that projects outward from the surface of bone, often containing a cartilaginous component.
cartilaginous & osteocartilaginous exostoses: index under OSTEOCHONDROMA; EXOSTOSES, MULTIPLE HEREDITARY is also available
Examples
Exostoses, Multiple Hereditary
;
Heel Spur
;
Osteophyte
Other names
Exostosis
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Subungual exostoses
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*Bone Neoplasms
*Exostoses
*Nail Diseases
*Osteochondroma.