osteal

[ os-tee-uhl ]

adjective

Origin of osteal

1
First recorded in 1875–80; oste- + -al1

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British Dictionary definitions for osteal

osteal

/ (ˈɒstɪəl) /


adjective
  1. of or relating to bone or to the skeleton

  2. composed of bone; osseous

Origin of osteal

1
C19: from Greek osteon bone

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