The induction of bone formation.
New bone formation occurs from osteoprogenitor cells derived from primitive mesenchymal cells under the influence of one or more agents that emanate from bone matrix, or select bone allografts, or genetically engineered materials.
See: Bone morphogenetic protein (BMP), Osteoconduction.
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