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osteology
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun osteology has 1 sense
CIDE DICTIONARY
osteology, n. [Osteo- + -logy: cf. F. ostéologie.].
The science which treats of the bones of the vertebrate skeleton. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
osteology, n. the study of the structure and function of the skeleton and bony structures.
Derivative
osteological adj. osteologically adv. osteologist n.
ROGET THESAURUS
osteology
Texture
N texture, structure (form), organization, anatomy, frame, mold, fabric, construction, framework, carcass, architecture, stratification, cleavage, substance, stuff, compages, parenchyma, constitution, staple, organism, organography, osteology, myology, splanchnology, neurology, angiography, adeology, angiography, adenography, texture, surface texture, intertexture, contexture, tissue, grain, web, surface, warp and woof, warp and weft, tooth, nap, flatness (smoothness), fineness of grain, coarseness of grain, dry goods, silk, satin, muslin, burlap, histology, structural, organic, anatomic, anatomical, textural, textile, fine grained, coarse grained, fine, delicate, subtile, gossamery, filmy, silky, satiny, coarse, homespun, rough, gritty, smooth, smooth as silk, smooth as satin.
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