appositional growth


ap·po·si·tion·al growth

growth accomplished by the addition of new layers to those previously formed; for example, the addition of lamellae in the formation of bone; it is the characteristic method of growth when rigid materials are involved. Synonym(s): apposition

ap·po·si·tion·al growth

(ap'ǒ-zish'ŭn-ăl grōth) Growth accomplished by the addition of new layers on those previously formed; e.g., the addition of lamellae in the formation of bone; it is the characteristic mode of growth when rigid materials are involved.

ap·po·si·tion·al growth

(ap'ǒ-zish'ŭn-ăl grōth) Growth accomplished by the addition of new layers to those previously formed.
Synonym(s): apposition (1) .