Definition

Relating to the formation or development of bone tissue.

Example

The osteogenic cells are essential for bone growth and repair.

Conversation

Did you know that some cells are osteogenic and help form new bone?

Really? I didn’t know that!

Yeah, it's fascinating how our bodies can regenerate bone tissue.

Absolutely! It's amazing how complex our biology is.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Osteogenic → It is formed from "osteo-" (from Greek "osteon", meaning bone) and "-genic" (from Greek "genes", meaning producing or generating). The word "osteogenic" refers to the process of producing or generating bone.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bone' ('osteo-') being 'produced' ('-genic') — that's why osteogenic means related to the generation of bone.

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