Preferred Label : Asymmetric Ossification;
NCIt related terms : Misaligned Ossification;
NCIt definition : A finding of a lack of symmetry between two or more bilateral aligned primary ossific
nuclei (ossification centers), typically indicated by greater stain uptake in one
or more primary ossification centers as compared to others.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: Commonly used for structures arising from two or more primary ossification
centers (e.g., sternebrae, vertebral centra). Ossification is greater in one or more
of the centers than the other(s). Applies only to ossification sites and does not
imply that the structure, as represented by the bone precursor, is asymmetrical. (Makris
S, Solomon HM, Clark R, Shiota K, Barbellion S, Buschmann J, Ema M, Fujiwara M, Grote
K, Hazelden KP, Hew KW, Horimoto M, Ooshima Y, Parkinson M, Wise LD. Terminology of
developmental abnormalities in common laboratory mammals (Version 2). Part B. Birth
Defects Res B Dev Reprod Toxicol. 2009 Aug;86(4):227-327.);
Origin ID : C124496;
UMLS CUI : C4085997;
Semantic type(s)
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