Preferred Label : Bipartite Ossification;
NCIt definition : A finding of two unfused primary ossification centers, as indicated by staining, usually
resulting in two separate and distinct bones.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: Ossification centers not fused. Commonly used for structures arising from two
or more primary ossification centers (e.g., sternebrae, vertebral centra). Applies
only to the ossification sites and does not imply that the structure, as represented
by the bone precursor, is divided (split). (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 : C124500;
UMLS CUI : C0686763;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
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