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Endoskeleton

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en⋅do⋅skel⋅e⋅ton

  [en-doh-skel-i-tn]
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–noun Zoology.
the internal skeleton or framework of the body of an animal (opposed to exoskeleton ).
Origin:
1830–40; endo- + skeleton

Related forms:
en⋅do⋅skel⋅e⋅tal, adjective
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en·do·skel·e·ton   (ěn'dō-skěl'ĭ-tn)   
n.  An internal supporting skeleton, derived from the mesoderm, that is characteristic of vertebrates and certain invertebrates.
en'do·skel'e·tal (-ĭ-tl) adj.
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Main Entry: en·do·skel·e·ton
Pronunciation: "en-dO-'skel-&t-&n
Function: noun
: an internal skeleton orsupporting framework in an animal —compare EXOSKELETON —en·do·skel·e·tal /-&t-&l/ adjective
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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endoskeleton en·do·skel·e·ton (ěn'dō-skěl'ĭ-tn)
n.
An internal supporting skeleton, derived from the mesoderm, that is characteristic of vertebrates and certain invertebrates.

en'do·skel'e·tal (-ĭ-tl) adj.

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