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Osteonecrosis synonyms
What other names are the Osteonecrosis known by? Synonyms and other terms with which Osteonecrosis is known.
Avascular necrosis, AVN
Posted Jun 11, 2018 by Megan 2500
Avascular Necrosis is the only other term i have heard of.
Posted Nov 13, 2018 by Scott 3050
Osteonecrosis is also known as ON,AVN, and Avascular Necrosis.
Posted Aug 27, 2019 by Cheryl 2800
Osteonecrosis refers to the specific disease mechanism. Osteo = bone and necrosis = death. It is also known as avascular necrosis and ischaemic bone necrosis referring to the lack of blood supply that causes the bone death. It can also be called aseptic necrosis meaning bone death without infection present.
Posted Mar 15, 2020 by Caitlin 3050
