Definition of Bonelet

1. Noun. A small bone; especially one in the middle ear.

Exact synonyms: Ossicle, Ossiculum
Generic synonyms: Bone, Os
Specialized synonyms: Auditory Ossicle
Group relationships: Middle Ear, Tympanic Cavity, Tympanum
Derivative terms: Bone, Bone, Ossicular

Medical Definition of Bonelet

1. A small bone, particularly applied to the tiny bones of the middle ear, stapes, malleus and incus. Origin: L. Ossiculum (29 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bonelet

boneblacks
boned
boned
bonedog
bonefish
bonefish
bonefishes
bonefishing
bonefishings
bonehead
boneheaded
boneheadedness
boneheads
boneless
bonelet (current term)
bonelet (current term)
bonelike
bonemeal
bonemeals
boner
boners
bones
boneset
boneset
bonesets
bonesetter
bonesetters
boneshaker
boneshaw
bones of digits

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