osteon

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Ancient Greek ὀστέον (ostéon, bone). Doublet of os.

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osteon (plural osteons or ostea)

  1. (anatomy) Any of the central canals, and surrounding bony layers, found in compact bone.

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