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1. membrane_bone
noun. any bone that develops within membranous tissue without previous cartilage formation; e.g. the clavicle and bones of the skull.
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3. membrane
noun. ['ˈmɛmˌbreɪn'] a thin pliable sheet of material.
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- membrane (English)
- membrana (Latin)
- membrum (Latin)
4. membrane
noun. ['ˈmɛmˌbreɪn'] a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants.
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- membrane (English)
- membrana (Latin)
- membrum (Latin)
5. bone
noun. ['ˈboʊn'] rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates.
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- bone (English)
- bon (Middle English (1100-1500))
- ban (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. bone
noun. ['ˈboʊn'] the porous calcified substance from which bones are made.
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- bone (English)
- bon (Middle English (1100-1500))
- ban (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. bone
adjective. ['ˈboʊn'] consisting of or made up of bone.
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- bone (English)
- bon (Middle English (1100-1500))
- ban (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. bone
verb. ['ˈboʊn'] study intensively, as before an exam.
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- bone (English)
- bon (Middle English (1100-1500))
- ban (Old English (ca. 450-1100))