Eburnation (Noun)
Meaning
A change that occurs in degenerative joint disease in which bone is converted into a dense smooth substance resembling ivory.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The degenerative joint disease had progressed to the point where eburnation was visible on the surface of the bone.
- Eburnation occurs when normal bone is transformed into a hard, shiny material in response to chronic joint wear and tear.
- Radiographs revealed advanced eburnation in the hip joint, indicating severe osteoarthritis.
- The surgeon noted the characteristic changes of eburnation on the articular surfaces of the knee joint.
- Studies have shown that eburnation is a common feature of degenerative joint disease, particularly in older adults.