ossein

os·se·in

O o

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [os-ee-in]
- /ˈɒs i ɪn/
- /ˈɒsiːn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [os-ee-in]
- /ˈɒs i ɪn/

Definitions of ossein word

noun ossein the collagen of bone, remaining after the mineral matter has been removed by treatment with dilute acid. 1
noun ossein (biochemistry) The collagen component of bone. 1
noun ossein a protein that forms the organic matrix of bone, constituting about 40 per cent of its matter 0
noun ossein the organic basis of bone, the part left after the mineral matter is dissolved in dilute acids 0

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Origin of ossein

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

1855-60; < Latin osse(us) osseous + -in2

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ossein popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for ossein

noun ossein

cartilage — Cartilage is a strong, flexible substance in your body, especially around your joints and in your nose.

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