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

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats