osteology

[ os-tee-ol-uh-jee ]

noun

1. the branch of anatomy dealing with the skeleton.

osteology

/ ˌɒstɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl; ˌɒstɪˈɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the study of the structure and function of bones

Derived Forms

• osteological, adjective
• ˌosteˈologist, noun
• ˌosteoˈlogically, adverb

Other Words From

• os·te·o·log·i·cal [os-tee-, uh, -, loj, -i-k, uh, l], oste·o·logic adjective
• oste·o·logi·cal·ly adverb
• oste·olo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of osteology¹

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

Example Sentences

Yet the study is one in which even greater specialisation is needed than in respect of comparative osteology.

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Why is it that the students of Osteology are so few in number?

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The cranial osteology was studied by using skeletons and cleared and stained specimens of all species.

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The osteology and the thigh musculature; their bearing on classification and phylogeny.

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The osteology contained in Galen's works is nearly as perfect as that of the present day.

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