Osteon
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Osteon is a noun meaning (anatomy) Any of the central canals, and surrounding bony layers, found in compact bone.
Meaning
(anatomy) Any of the central canals, and surrounding bony layers, found in compact bone.
Word Forms
- osteons
- ostea
Synonyms for osteon
Depending on context, synonyms include osteone.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include otosteal, enostosis, urosteon, metosteon, ossicle, canaliculus.
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