bony

bony definition - medical

bon·y or bon·ey (bōˈnē)

adjective
  1. Of, relating to, resembling, or consisting of bone.
  2. Having an internal skeleton of bones.
  3. Having prominent or protruding bones.
  4. Lean; scrawny.

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