Haversian system
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Haversian system
First recorded in 1835–45; see origin at Haversian canal
Example Sentences
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An illustration of a Haversian system, also known as an osteon.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015
The microscopic structural unit of compact bone is called an osteon, or Haversian system.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
Numerous bloodvessels ramify in it, and, with their attendant nerves, break up to enter the numberless canals of the Haversian system.
From Diseases of the Horse's Foot by Reeks, Harry Caulton
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