Definitions for eburnation

eburnation e·bur·na·tion

Spelling: [ee-ber-ney-shuh n, eb-er-]
IPA: /ˌi bərˈneɪ ʃən, ˌɛb ər-/

Eburnation is a 10 letter English word.

You can make 776 anagrams from letters in eburnation (abeinnortu).

Definitions for eburnation

noun

  1. an abnormal condition in which bone becomes hard and dense like ivory.

Origin of eburnation

1830-40; Latin eburn(us) of ivory (equivalent to ebur ivory + -nus adj. suffix) + -ation

Examples for eburnation

eburnation of the articular surfaces is shown by increase in the density of the shadow of the bone in the areas affected.

There is eburnation of the articular surfaces in those areas most exposed to friction and pressure.

Nor is it advisable to postpone mechanical interference so long that eburnation of the bones has time to take place.

The common type of lesion is a dry arthritis with fibrillation and eburnation of the articular surfaces.

"You must mean 'eburnation,'" I said, after a moment's reflection.

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