oste-
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What does oste- mean? Oste- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “bone.” It is often used in medical terms, especially in anatomy. Oste- comes from the Greek ostéon, meaning “bone.”Oste- is a variant of osteo-, which loses its -o- when combined with words or word elements beginning with vowels. Want to know more? Read our Words That Use osteo- article.
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