-osis. 1  1 suffix meaning a (specified) action, process, or result: homeosis, narcosis, zygosis. 2  2 suffix meaning increase in a pathological condition: calcicosis, psittacosis, varicosis. -osis. , pl. Combining form meaning a process, condition, or state, usually abnormal or diseased; production of an abnormal substance, increase of a normal substance, or parasitic infestation.
If non-surgical treatment fails to relieve the symptoms of accessory navicular syndrome, surgery may be appropriate. Surgery may involve removing the accessory bone, reshaping the area, and repairing the posterior tibial tendon to improve its function. This extra bone is not needed for normal foot function.
About half of all men today have excess localized fat and/or excess glandular tissue in one or both breasts. Gynecomastia accounts for more than 65 percent of all male breast disorders, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).Surgery with or without liposuction may be used to treat enlarged male breasts. While often not a serious medical problem, enlarged breasts in men can be painful.he excess breast tissue disappears without treatment in two years in 75 percent of these boys, and within three years in 90 percent of them. Enlargement typically occurs on both sides of the chest, but if it is one-sided, firm and hard, see a doctor immediately to rule out male breast cancer.