Definition of Ossiferous

1. Adjective. Containing bones (especially fossil bones). "Ossiferous caves"

Partainyms: Bone

Definition of Ossiferous

1. a. Containing or yielding bone.

Medical Definition of Ossiferous

1. Containing or yielding bone. Origin: L. Os, ossis, a bone: cf. F. Ossifere. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ossiferous

ossicula
ossicular
ossicular
ossicular chain
ossicular prosthesis
ossicular replacement
ossiculate
ossiculated
ossicula auditus
ossicula mentalia
ossiculectomy
ossiculotomy
ossiculum
ossiculum
ossiferous (current term)
ossiferous (current term)
ossific
ossific
ossification
ossification
ossifications
ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament
ossific centre
ossified
ossified
ossifier
ossifiers
ossifies
ossiform
ossifrage

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