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osteology

/ˌɒs.tiˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

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noun

/ˌɒs.tiˈɒl.ə.dʒi/C2formalscientific
  • ruРаздел анатомии, изучающий структуру, функции и развитие костей скелета позвоночных.

The branch of anatomy that studies the structure, function, and development of the bones of the vertebrate skeleton.

uncountable

  1. Study of bonesC1formalscientific

    The branch of anatomy that deals with the structure and function of the vertebrate skeleton.

    ruИзучение костей

    • Osteology is a fundamental subject for medical students.
    • The forensic expert used osteology to identify the remains.
    • Her research in osteology focuses on bone density in ancient populations.
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  • osteologies plural form
  • osteologies' possessive plural form
  • osteology's possessive singular form