Meaning & use

osseous

adjective·Advanced

Consisting of, resembling, or relating to bone.

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The scan revealed an osseous growth near the edge of the joint.

Fish skeletons range from cartilaginous to fully osseous structures.

A note on using this word

Osseous is a technical term used mainly in anatomy, biology, and medicine rather than everyday speech.

Words with a similar meaning

bony

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