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bone

[bohn] / boʊn /
NOUN
piece of animate skeleton
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He previously struggled with bone bruising in his upper arm - the same injury that has sidelined British number one Jack Draper for four months.

From BBC

Hamilton worries that if a woman believes she should rest for two weeks out of the month, she might miss the resistance training crucial for bone health and longevity.

From Los Angeles Times

Her off-season was also disrupted by what she described as "light bone bruising" on her right foot.

From BBC

"It correlates strongly with countless athletic advantages, like size, muscle mass, bone mass and heart and lung capacity."

From BBC

He had been receiving end-of-life care at his home after the prostate cancer, which he first revealed he had in May 2025, spread to his bones.

From BBC