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osteolysis
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os·te·ol·y·sis  (st-l-ss)
n.
Dissolution or degeneration of bone tissue through disease.
oste·o·lytic (--ltk) adj.
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Noun1.osteolysis - lysis of bone caused by disease or infection or inadequate blood supply
lysis - (biochemistry) dissolution or destruction of cells such as blood cells or bacteria
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