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ingrowth Definition

in·growth (in′grōt̸h′)

noun

  1. a growing inward
  2. something ingrowing or ingrown
ingrowth Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • promote: It may also be sprayed over a porous titanium coating where it is used to promote bone ingrowth.
  • allow: Designed to mimic the normal anatomic ligament fibers, the intra-articular longitudinal fibers resist fatigue and allow fibroblastic ingrowth.

Adjective modifier

  • fibroblastic: The central portion has open longitudinal fibers which overlay the ruptured tendon, allowing for fibroblastic ingrowth.

Noun used with modifier

  • bone: It may also be sprayed over a porous titanium coating where it is used to promote bone ingrowth.