What is the Term That Refers to the Replacement of Cartilage

Question

What is the term that refers to the replacement of cartilage by bone?
A) Osteoporosis
B) Osteomalacia
C) Ossification
D) Myelosuppression

Accepted Answer

Ossification refers to the process of replacing cartilage with bone tissue. Osteoporosis refers to a condition where bones become weak and brittle, osteomalacia refers to a softening of bones, and myelosuppression refers to a decrease in the production of blood cells.