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skel⋅e⋅tal

  [skel-i-tl]
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–adjective
of, pertaining to, or like a skeleton.
Origin:
1850–55; skelet(on) + -al 1

Related forms:
skel⋅e⋅tal⋅ly, adverb
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skel·e·tal   (skěl'ĭ-tl)   
adj.  

  1. Of, relating to, forming, or of the nature of a skeleton.

  2. Attached to or formed by a skeleton.

skel'e·tal·ly adv.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: skel·e·tal
Pronunciation: 'skel-&t-&l, Brit sometimes ske-'lEt-&l
Function: adjective
: of, relating to, forming, attached to, or resembling a skeleton <skeletal structures> skeletal system>
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Science Dictionary
skeleton   (skěl'ĭ-tn)  Pronunciation Key 


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  1. The internal structure of vertebrate animals, composed of bone or cartilage, that supports the body, serves as a framework for the attachment of muscles, and protects the vital organs and associated structures.

  2. A hard protective covering or supporting structure of invertebrate animals. See also endoskeleton, exoskeleton.


skeletal adjective
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