osseous

adjective
UK: /ˈɒs.i.əs/
US: /ˈɑː.si.əs/

  1. Relating to bone; made of bone; bony.

    1. The osseous structure supports the body.
    2. The archaeologist examined the osseous remains found at the ancient burial site.

Synonyms

bony osseous osteal

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "osseous" is /ˈɒs.i.əs/ in British English and /ˈɑː.si.əs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "osseous": bony, osseous, osteal.

Example usage of "osseous": "The osseous structure supports the body.". More examples on the page.