Parostosis ... 1. Development of bone in an unusual location, as in the skin. ... 2. Abnormal or defective ossification. ... Origin: para-+ G. Osteon, bone, + -osis, condition ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: par′os-tē-ō′sis, -os-tō′sis Definitions: 1. Development of bone in an unusual location, as in the skin. 2. Abnormal or defective ossification.