Alter and Ossify

Alter

Alter verb - To make different in some way.

Ossify and alter are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Ossify" with "Alter", this verbs are similar.

Nearby Words: alteration, altering, alterable

Ossify

Ossify verb - Cause to become hard and bony.
Usage example: The disease ossified the tissue
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Synonyms for Ossify

Alter and ossify are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Alter" instead a verb "Ossify".

Nearby Words: ossified, ossification, ossifying

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