osseous
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“And so I began the poem, ‘Enough of osseous and chickadee and sunflower,’” she told the AP.
From Washington Times ● May 6, 2020
It may be rather obvious by now that I'm rather besotted with all things osseous.
From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2014
Bone, or osseous tissue, is a hard, dense connective tissue that forms most of the adult skeleton, the support structure of the body.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
Inflammation can interfere with the function of osteoblasts, so consuming omega-3 fatty acids, in the diet or in supplements, may also help enhance production of new osseous tissue.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
Mr. Lang declared that the appellation was altogether preposterous, as it is a well-known fact that spaghetti has no joints, being invertebrate and quite devoid of osseous tissue, the same as a caterpillar.
From In Pastures New by George Ade
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