Which of the following best describes the word ossification?

Correct answer: Hardening

Explanation:

• Definition: Ossification is the process of bone formation — the replacement or transformation of tissue into bone or bone-like (hardened) material.

• Context: It occurs normally during skeletal development (intramembranous and endochondral ossification). In clinical contexts, ossification can also refer to abnormal calcification or hardening of soft tissues.