osteology

• POS: Noun
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CIDE DICTIONARY

osteology, n. [Osteo- + -logy: cf. F. ostéologie.].

 The science which treats of the bones of the vertebrate skeleton.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

osteology, n. the study of the structure and function of the skeleton and bony structures.

Derivative

osteological adj. osteologically adv. osteologist n.

ROGET THESAURUS

osteology

Texture

N texture, structure (form), organization, anatomy, frame, mold, fabric, construction, framework, carcass, architecture, stratification, cleavage, substance, stuff, compages, parenchyma, constitution, staple, organism, organography, osteology, myology, splanchnology, neurology, angiography, adeology, angiography, adenography, texture, surface texture, intertexture, contexture, tissue, grain, web, surface, warp and woof, warp and weft, tooth, nap, flatness (smoothness), fineness of grain, coarseness of grain, dry goods, silk, satin, muslin, burlap, histology, structural, organic, anatomic, anatomical, textural, textile, fine grained, coarse grained, fine, delicate, subtile, gossamery, filmy, silky, satiny, coarse, homespun, rough, gritty, smooth, smooth as silk, smooth as satin.