Óseo (en. Osseous)

/'oseo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Belonging to or referring to bones.
The bone structure of the human body is essential for its support.
La estructura ósea del cuerpo humano es fundamental para su soporte.
Having the consistency or appearance of a bone.
The tumor had a bone component that worried the doctors.
El tumor tenía un componente óseo que preocupaba a los médicos.
Characteristic of bones.
Bone problems are common in older adults.
Los problemas óseos son comunes en personas de edad avanzada.

Etymology

From Latin 'osseus', meaning 'of bone'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bone health
Refers to health related to bones.
salud ósea
bone density
Measures the amount of mineral in the bones.
densidad ósea
bone structure
The shape and arrangement of the bones in the body.
estructura ósea

Related Words

bone
Rigid structure that forms the skeleton and supports the body.
hueso
osteoporosis
Disease that causes a decrease in bone density.
osteoporosis
osteology
Science that studies bones.
osteología

Slang Meanings

Colloquially used to describe something hard or tough.
That guy is tough as nails.
Ese tipo es de hueso duro de roer.