osteomimicry

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noun

The expression of genes normally expressed by bone cells in another tissue (typically cancerous)

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Meanings

nounosteomimicry (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe expression of genes normally expressed by bone cells in another tissue (typically cancerous)

Origin

From osteo- + mimicry.

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APA

osteomimicry. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/osteomimicry

MLA

“osteomimicry.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/osteomimicry. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “osteomimicry,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/osteomimicry.

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