Superabundance of bone formation. ... Origin: pleo-+ G. Osteon, bone, + -osis, condition ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(ple″on-os″te-o´sis) abnormally increased ossification. Léri pleonosteosis a hereditary syndrome of premature and excessive ossification, with short stature, limitation of movement, broadening and deformity of digits, and a face similar to that seen with Down syndrome...
Type: Term Pronunciation: plē′on-os′tē-ō′sis Definitions: 1. Superabundance of bone formation.
pleonosteosis 1. An abnormally increased ossification; premature and excessive ossification. 2. A superabundance of bone formation.