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osteal

[ os-tee-uhl ]

adjective



osteal

/ ˈɒstɪəl /

adjective

  1. of or relating to bone or to the skeleton
  2. composed of bone; osseous


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Word History and Origins

Origin of osteal1

First recorded in 1875–80; oste- + -al 1

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Word History and Origins

Origin of osteal1

C19: from Greek osteon bone

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Example Sentences

Still, it is possible that a moderate amount of periosteal and osteal hypermia and over-irritation matures the teeth abnormally.

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