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Haversian Definition

Ha·ver·sian (hə vʉrz̸hən, -s̸hən)

adjective

designating or of the canals through which blood vessels and connective tissue pass in bone

Etymology: after C. Havers (c. 1650-1702), Eng physician

Haversian Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

bone: However, haversian bone is thought to have been present in dinosaurs, pterosaurs and advanced synapsids.

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