osteology

[ os-tee-ol-uh-jee ]

/ ˌɒs tiˈɒl ə dʒi /

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noun

the branch of anatomy dealing with the skeleton.

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Origin of osteology

From the New Latin word osteologia, dating back to 1660–70. See osteo-, -logy

OTHER WORDS FROM osteology

os·te·o·log·i·cal

[os-tee-uh-loj-i-kuhl], /ˌɒs ti əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, os·te·o·log·ic, adjectiveos·te·o·log·i·cal·ly, adverbos·te·ol·o·gist, noun

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How to use osteology in a sentence

Leave any cartilage attachments and any parts of a bony nature for the osteologist, to be on the safe side.
Home Taxidermy for Pleasure and Profit|Albert B. Farnham
It may be asked how the osteologist can distinguish the tame from the wild races of the same species by their skeletons alone.
The Geological Evidence of The Antiquity of Man|Charles Lyell
When in doubt about any special part, give the osteologist the benefit of the doubt by saving the special part for him.
Taxidermy and Zoological Collecting|William T. Hornaday
Of course the complete outfit of a professional osteologist includes an extensive array of tools, some of which are rather costly.
Taxidermy and Zoological Collecting|William T. Hornaday

The development of the limb from the fin offers no serious difficulty to the osteologist.
The World's Greatest Books - Volume 15 - Science|Various

British Dictionary definitions for osteology

osteology

/ (ˌɒstɪˈɒlədʒɪ) /

noun

the study of the structure and function of bones

Derived forms of osteology

osteological (ˌɒstɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjectiveosteologically, adverbosteologist, noun

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