Osteopathological
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Relating to osteopathology. not-comparable
"This pattern in osteopathological expression may reflect a part of the complex system of adaptations in the Rhinocerotidae over millions of years, where increased mass, cursoriality, and/or increased life span are selected for, to the detriment of long-term bone health."
Example
More examples"This pattern in osteopathological expression may reflect a part of the complex system of adaptations in the Rhinocerotidae over millions of years, where increased mass, cursoriality, and/or increased life span are selected for, to the detriment of long-term bone health."
Etymology
From osteo- + pathological.
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