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Stedman's > appositional growth

appositional growth

growth accomplished by the addition of new layers to those previously formed; the addition of lamellae in the formation of bone; it is the characteristic method of growth when rigid materials are involved.

Synonym(s): apposition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 






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