Associations to the word «Osseous»

Wiktionary

OSSEOUS, adjective. Of, relating to, or made of bone; bony.
OSSEOUS TISSUE, noun. (anatomy) The major structural and supportive connective tissue of the body which forms the rigid part of the bone organs that make up the skeletal system.

Dictionary definition

OSSEOUS, adjective. Composed of or containing bone; "osseous tissue".

Wise words

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