Which of the following term is MOST appropriate for growth of bone?
Correct Answer: Apposition
Description: Because bone tissue is made by osteoblasts, the growth of bone is achieved only by deposition of new bone on pre existing surface. This is known as appositional growth. Ref: Robbin's Pathologic basis of Diseases 7/e, Page 1278; Dorland's pocket medical dictionary 27/e, Page 62.
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