"osteon" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: osteons [plural], ostea [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Ancient Greek ὀστέον (ostéon, “bone”). Doublet of os. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|ὀστέον||bone}} Ancient Greek ὀστέον (ostéon, “bone”), {{doublet|en|os}} Doublet of os Head templates: {{en-noun|s|ostea}} osteon (plural osteons or ostea)
  1. (anatomy) Any of the central canals, and surrounding bony layers, found in compact bone. Wikipedia link: osteon Categories (topical): Anatomy Synonyms: Haversian system, osteone
    Sense id: en-osteon-en-noun-GKzEwkd3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

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