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osteology Definition

oste·ol·ogy (äs′tē äl′ə jē)

noun

the study of the structure and function of bones

Etymology: ModL: see osteo- & -logy

osteology Related Forms
os′teo·log′i·cal (-ō läj′i kəl) adjective os′teol′o·gist noun
osteology Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • human: The unit provides a necessary background for students wishing to pursue research in the field of archaeozoology or human osteology.