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Answer for the clue "Lysis of bone caused by disease or infection or inadequate blood supply ", 10 letters:
osteolysis

Word definitions for osteolysis in dictionaries

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Osteolysis is an active resorption of bone matrix by osteoclasts and can be interpreted as the reverse of ossification . Although osteoclasts are active during the natural formation of healthy bone the term "osteolysis" specifically refers to a pathological ...

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. lysis of bone caused by disease or infection or inadequate blood supply

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Osteolysis \Os`te*ol"y*sis\, n. [NL. osteo- + Gr. ly`sis a loosing.] Softening and absorption of bone. -- Os`te*o*lyt"ic , a.

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. The resorption or dissolution of bone tissue