osteal

• Adjectif désuet se rapportant à l'os ou au squelette; rarement utilisé en anglais moderne.

An obsolete adjective relating to bone or the skeleton; rarely used in modern English.

1. Relating to bone or skeletonC1formalmedical

   Pertaining to or associated with bones or the skeletal system.

   osseux / osseuse

   • The osteal structure of the fossil was remarkably well preserved.
   • Osteal pain can be a symptom of several medical conditions.
   • The surgeon examined the osteal tissue for signs of infection.

   Synonymesbonyosseousskeletal

2. Composed of or containing boneC1formalmedical

   Made of bone tissue or having bone as a component.

   osseux

   • The osteal matrix provides strength and support to the body.
   • Certain fish have an osteal skeleton rather than cartilage.
   • The biopsy revealed an osteal growth within the joint.

   Synonymesbonyosseous