adjective
- of, relating to, or composed of bone
Usage: medical; technical
Examples
- The X-ray revealed osseous tissue damage in her wrist.
- Osseous structures provide support and protection for the body.
- The surgeon examined the osseous fragments after the fracture.
- Calcium deposits help maintain osseous density.
- The pathologist studied the osseous samples under a microscope.
- Age-related changes affect osseous metabolism.