osteology noun. [ɒstɪ'ɒlǝdʒi] L17.
[from OSTEO- + -LOGY.]
1. The science, esp. the branch of human anatomy, which deals with bones and related structures. L17.

2. The structure and arrangement of the bones of an animal. M19.

■ osteo'logic adjective (rare) = osteological E19.

■ osteo'logical adjective of or pertaining to osteology; forming part of the subject-matter of osteology: L18.

■ osteo'logically adverb as regards osteology E19.

■ osteologist noun M18.

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