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eburnation

Noun CEFR B2
ˌɛb.ɚˈneɪ.ʃən

Definitions

A degenerative process of bone, occurring at sites of articular cartilage erosion and commonly found in patients with osteoarthritis. Subchondral bone responds to increased friction by generating reactive, ivory-like dense bone at the site of erosion.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Françaiséburnation

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

eburnification Eburones Eburonian Eburru EBUS Ebute Metta

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