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bone

[bohn] / boʊn /
NOUN
piece of animate skeleton
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Peptide drugs, on the other hand, are manufactured to last longer in the body to create a therapeutic response, such as controlling appetite or promoting the growth of new blood vessels, bone density or muscle.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

A review of more than 1000 patients who underwent bone densitometry scans between January 2017 and January 2022 found "potential concerns" with diagnosis and treatment recommendations for some patients.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Does a state “enforce orthodoxy” when it insists upon swift treatment for bone fractures?

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

Semple’s writing draws from real life in ways that could cut close to the bone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

I knew just how he felt—exhausted to the bone.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen