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- [os-tee-ol-uh-jee]
- /ˌɒs tiˈɒl ə dʒi/
- /ˌɒs.tiˈɒl.ə.dʒi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [os-tee-ol-uh-jee]
- /ˌɒs tiˈɒl ə dʒi/
Definitions of osteology word
- noun osteology the branch of anatomy dealing with the skeleton. 1
- noun osteology The study of the structure and function of the skeleton and bony structures. 1
- noun osteology the study of the structure and function of bones 0
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Origin of osteology
First appearance:
before 1660 One of the 46% oldest English words
From the New Latin word osteologia, dating back to 1660-70. See osteo-, -logy
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Parts of speech for Osteology
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osteology popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for osteology
noun osteology
- frame — a border or case for enclosing a picture, mirror, etc.
- scaffolding — a temporary structure for holding workers and materials during the erection, repair, or decoration of a building.
- bones — the human skeleton or body
- cage — A cage is a structure of wire or metal bars in which birds or animals are kept.
- design — When someone designs a garment, building, machine, or other object, they plan it and make a detailed drawing of it from which it can be built or made.
Antonyms for osteology
noun osteology
- carcass — A carcass is the body of a dead animal.
Top questions with osteology
- what is osteology?
- what is human osteology?
- what is osteology the study of?
- what does osteology mean?
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