-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.
Benign neoplasms of the appendix have rarely been seen or removed at colonoscopy. The commonest benign appendiceal neoplasm seen during colonoscopy are villous adenomas .The larger sized villous adenomas are sometimes associated with intussusception of the appendix or in-situ carcinoma.he patient had no symptoms related to the appendix. Disimpaction of all appendicoliths identified during colonoscopy is recommended even if the patient is asymptomatic. Because appendicoliths have been found in 77% of gangrenous appendicitis and 42% of patients with appendiceal abscess.