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Osteological

Osteologic \Os`te*o*log"ic\, Osteological \Os`te*o*log"ic*al\, a. [Cf. F. ost['e]ologique.] Of or pertaining to osteology. -- Os`te*o*log"ic*al*ly, adv.

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osteological

a. Of or relating to osteology.

Usage examples of "osteological".

Yet over the past few days they had performed antibody testing, osteological analysis, tests for toxic residues and teratogens, as well as numerous other procedures.

Exobiology considered the man shape to be unlikely, but osteological similarity to the skeletons of Earth was possible, considering the mass of the planet and the composition of the atmosphere.

It is possible that these osteological atlases appealed to my interest in building things, which did not show itself until later.

By means of osteological comparisonswe were able to identify this newt as the primitive and supposedly extinct newt, Andrias.

But with all these external differences I am aware that there will be objection to classifying it as a separate species, unless the osteological divergences can be satisfactorily determined, and for this purpose it would be necessary to examine a large series of authenticated skulls of the two kinds.

The skull of the saiga is unique among ruminants, and those who wish to become acquainted with its most minute osteological details should refer to an article on this animal by Dr.

It will thus be seen that the osteological characters of the head and feet agree in a singularly fortunate manner, and, when taken in connection with the external signs afforded by the metatarsal tufts, prove conclusively the value of the system.

Yet over the past few days they had performed antibody testing, osteological analysis, tests for toxic residues and teratogens, as well as numerous other procedures.