Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
oss
noun
/ɒs/
Definition
A component of the skeletal system; commonly refers to bone.
Examples
- The doctor mentioned that the oss found in the X-ray indicated a potential fracture.
- Oss is essential for providing structure and support to the body.
- In his research, he studied the oss of various vertebrates to understand evolutionary changes.
Meaning
In anatomy, ‘oss’ refers to bone tissue or is used as a prefix meaning pertaining to bones.
Synonyms
- bone
- os
