Definition of Metosteon

1. n. The postero-lateral ossification in the sternum of birds; also, the part resulting from such ossification.

Definition of Metosteon

1. Noun. (anatomy) The posterolateral ossification in the sternum of birds. ¹

2. Noun. (anatomy) The part resulting from such ossification. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Metosteon

1. The postero-lateral ossification in the sternum of birds; also, the part resulting from such ossification. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. After + bone. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Metosteon

metopon
metopons
metopoplasty
metoposcopic
metoposcopical
metoposcopist
metoposcopists
metoposcopy
metoprolol
metoprolol tartrate
metopryl
metopryls
metorphamide
metorrhagia
metostea
metosteon (current term)
metoxenous
metoxeny
metr-
metra
metrae
metralgia
metralgias
metratonia
metratrophy
metrazol shock
metrazol shock therapy
metrazol shock treatment
metrazols
metre

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