Question

which term means \process of cartilage turning into bone\?
chrondrofication
ossification
osteomalacia
osteopathy

Explanation:

• Chrondrofication: This term is not a standard medical term related to cartilage - to - bone transformation.
• Ossification: Ossification is the process by which cartilage (in endochondral ossification) or other connective tissues (in intramembranous ossification) are converted into bone.
• Osteomalacia: Osteomalacia is a condition in adults where there is softening of the bones due to defective bone mineralization.
• Osteopathy: Osteopathy is a medical philosophy and practice that emphasizes the interrelationship between the body's structure (mainly the musculoskeletal system) and its function.

Answer:

ossification