Definition of Os breve

1. Noun. A bone that is of approximately equal dimension in all directions.

Exact synonyms: Short Bone
Generic synonyms: Bone, Os

Medical Definition of Os breve

1. One whose dimensions are approximately equal; it consists of a layer of cortical substance enclosing spongy substance and narrow. Compare: long bone. Synonym: os breve. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Os Breve

oryctology
oryx
oryxes
oryza
oryzalin
oryzanol
oryzias
oryzivorous
oryzomyine
oryzomyines
orzo
orzos
os acromiale
os basilare
os breve (current term)
os calcis
os capitatum
os centrale
os centrale tarsi
os coccygis
os costale
os cuboideum
os cuneiforme intermedium
os cuneiforme laterale
os cuneiforme mediale
os ethmoidale

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