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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An organic matrix of protein and polysaccharides, secreted by osteoblasts, that becomes bone after mineralization

Adjective

1. 1
   Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of bone; bonelike

Etymology

From osteo- + -oid.

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