osteon

See also: ostéon

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ὀστέον (ostéon, “bone”). Doublet of os.

Noun

osteon (plural osteons or ostea)

1. (anatomy) Any of the central canals, and surrounding bony layers, found in compact bone.

Synonyms

• Haversian system
• osteone

Anagrams

• Toones, sooten