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ossify

/ɒsˈfaɪ/ verb · British & US
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What does ossify mean?

verb

to become or cause to become hardened or rigid, especially as a result of disease or injury, or to make something seem dull and uninteresting.

Example

"The athlete's injury began to ossify, making it harder to move her arm."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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