osteology

[ os-tee-ol-uh-jee ]

noun

1. the branch of anatomy dealing with the skeleton.

osteology

/ ˌɒstɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl; ˌɒstɪˈɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the study of the structure and function of bones

Derived Forms

• osteological, adjective
• ˌosteˈologist, noun
• ˌosteoˈlogically, adverb

Other Words From

• os·te·o·log·i·cal [os-tee-, uh, -, loj, -i-k, uh, l], oste·o·logic adjective
• oste·o·logi·cal·ly adverb
• oste·olo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of osteology¹

From the New Latin word osteologia, dating back to 1660–70. See osteo-, -logy

Example Sentences

They learned about topics they had never previously heard of, including osteology, the study of bones, and capitalism.

From New York Times

Dr Rebecca Redfern, the curator of human osteology at the museum, said the finding was incredibly significant because knowledge of the neolithic era was “very, very limited.”

From The Guardian

Experts in fields ranging from fine art, osteology, computer tomology, and craniofacial reconstruction worked together to create the likenesses from two mummies acquired abroad and brought to Baltimore more than a century ago.

From Seattle Times

Experts in fine art, osteology, computer tomology, and craniofacial reconstruction jointly created the likenesses from two mummies acquired abroad and brought to Baltimore more than a century ago.

From Washington Times

Multiple lines of independent evidence, including isotopic analyses of teeth and bones, osteology, archaeology, and historical documents make this clear.

From The Guardian

Related Words

• frame
• scaffolding