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osteo-

, ost-oste-

Bone.
See also: osseo-, ossi-.

[G. osteon]

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osteo-

, ost- , oste-

Combining forms denoting bone.
See also: osseo-, ossi-

[G. osteon]

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osteo-

prefix denoting a bone.

Collins Dictionary of Biology, 3rd ed. © W. G. Hale, V. A. Saunders, J. P. Margham 2005

osteo-

Combining form meaning bone.

[G. osteon]

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To find an osteo- path, ring the General Osteopathic Council (tel 0207 357 6655).

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