Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
os
noun
/ɒs/
Definition
A small, thin bone found in the body.
Examples
- The os coxae forms part of the pelvis.
- During surgery, the surgeon carefully monitored the integrity of the os.
- Some animals have a unique os structure that differentiates them from others.
Meaning
In anatomical terms, ‘os’ refers to a bone. It is often used to denote specific types of bones in the body or in various contexts in medicine.
Synonyms
- bone
- ossicle
- osteon
