osteal

[ os-tee-uhl ]

adjective

1. osseous.

osteal

/ ˈɒstɪəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to bone or to the skeleton
2. composed of bone; osseous

Word History and Origins

Origin of osteal¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of osteal¹

C19: from Greek osteon bone

Example Sentences

Still, it is possible that a moderate amount of periosteal and osteal hypermia and over-irritation matures the teeth abnormally.

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