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Which of the following term is MOST appropriate for growth of bone?

A
Enlargement
B
Apposition
C
Hyperplasia
D
Hyperophy
High-Yield Explanation
Because bone tissue is made by osteoblasts, the growth of bone is achieved only by deposition of new bone on pre existing surface. This is known as appositional growth. Ref: Robbin's Pathologic basis of Diseases 7/e, Page 1278; Dorland's pocket medical dictionary 27/e, Page 62.

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