Associations to the word «Cancellous»

Wiktionary

CANCELLOUS, adjective. (anatomy) (of bone) Having low density and strength but high surface area, of the kind that fills the inner cavity of long bones.

Dictionary definition

CANCELLOUS, adjective. Having an open or latticed or porous structure.

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope