Dictionary of ichthyology. 2009.
membrane bone — n a bone that ossifies directly in connective tissue without previous existence as cartilage compare CARTILAGE BONE * * * a bone that develops in connective tissue by direct ossification, without cartilage being formed first. The bones of the… … Medical dictionary
membrane bone — n. a bone developed in a connective tissue membrane rather than in cartilage … English World dictionary
membrane bone — noun any bone that develops within membranous tissue without previous cartilage formation; e.g. the clavicle and bones of the skull • Hypernyms: ↑bone, ↑os • Hyponyms: ↑frontal bone, ↑os frontale, ↑forehead, ↑parietal bone, ↑oc … Useful english dictionary
membrane bone — mem′brane bone n. anat. a bone that develops from or within a connective tissue membrane rather than from cartilage • Etymology: 1875–80 … From formal English to slang
membrane bone — a bone that develops in connective tissue by direct ossification, without cartilage being formed first. The bones of the face and skull are membrane bones … The new mediacal dictionary
membrane bone — a bone that develops from membranous tissue. Cf. cartilage bone. [1875 80] * * * … Universalium
membrane bone — /ˈmɛmbreɪn boʊn/ (say membrayn bohn) noun a bone which originates in membranous tissue (distinguished from cartilage bone) …
bone — /bohn/, n., v., boned, boning, adv. n. 1. Anat., Zool. a. one of the structures composing the skeleton of a vertebrate. b. the hard connective tissue forming the substance of the skeleton of most vertebrates, composed of a collagen rich organic… … Universalium
Bône — /bohn/, n. former name of Annaba. * * * I Rigid connective tissue of vertebrates, consisting of cells embedded in a hard matrix. Bones serve as the body s supporting framework, provide muscle attachment points for movement, protect the internal… … Universalium
Bone — is the substance that forms the skeleton of the body. It is composed chiefly of calcium phosphate and calcium carbonate. It also serves as a storage area for calcium, playing a large role in calcium balance in the blood. The 206 bones in the body … Medical dictionary
