osteologist
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os·te·ol·o·gy
(ŏs′tē-ŏl′ə-jē)n. pl. os·te·ol·o·gies
1. The branch of anatomy that deals with the structure and function of bones.
2. The bone structure or system of an animal.
os′te·o·log′i·cal (-ə-lŏj′ĭ-kəl) adj.
os′te·o·log′i·cal·ly adv.
os′te·ol′o·gist n.
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osteologist
Specialist in the structure and diseases of the bones.
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Noun | 1. | osteologist - an anatomist who is skilled is osteology anatomist - an expert in anatomy |
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