Preferred Label : Dumbbell Ossification;
NCIt definition : A finding of a fusion of two approximately spherical primary ossification centers
at or near the mid-line through an ossified bony bridge, as indicated by staining.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: Two approximately spherical ossification sites attached at or near the mid-line
by an ossified bridge. Commonly used for structures arising from two primary centers
(e.g., sternebrae, vertebral centra). Applies only to the ossification sites. (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 : C124528;
UMLS CUI : C0686762;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
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