1. plural of osteoid; the unmineralized organic matrix of bone tissue that is later calcified
Usage: medical; anatomy

Examples

• The pathologist examined the osteoids in the bone biopsy sample.
• Osteoids are produced by osteoblasts before mineralization occurs.
• The formation of osteoids is the first step in bone development.
• Vitamin D deficiency can affect the proper mineralization of osteoids.
• Researchers studied how osteoids transform into mature bone tissue.
• The microscopic analysis revealed abnormal osteoids in the patient’s bone.