ossification/ˌɒsɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/EtymologyFrom Latin os, ossis (“bone”) + -ification. Recorded earlier than ossify.ossification means The normal process by which bone is formed. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 78 out of 100.nounThe normal process by which bone is formed.“Ectopic chondrocyte hypertrophy has been demonstrated in OA, suggesting that the pathogenetical process involves a recapitulation of endochondral ossification [ 11 – 13 ].”The calcification of tissue into a bonelike mass; the mass so formed.The process of becoming set in one's ways or beliefs; rigid conventionality.