osteocope

[ os-tee-uh-kohp ]

/ ˈɒs ti əˌkoʊp /

Save This Word!

noun Pathology.

severe pain in the bones, especially that occurring in syphilitic persons.

QUIZ

WILL YOU SAIL OR STUMBLE ON THESE GRAMMAR QUESTIONS?

Smoothly step over to these common grammar mistakes that trip many people up. Good luck!

Question 1 of 7

Fill in the blank: I can’t figure out _____ gave me this gift.

Origin of osteocope

1700–10; <Greek osteokópos, equivalent to osteo-osteo- + kópos beating, toil, fatigue