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Medical Terms

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Osseous   Bony; composed of bone; pertaining to bone.  
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Osteoblast   A cell associated with the production bone.  
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Osteoclast   A large cell associated with absorption and removal  
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Osteocyte   A mature osteoblast  
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Collagen   A fibrous insoluble protein found in the white fibers of connective tissue including bone, ligaments, and tendons. When boiled, it becomes gelatin.  
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Periosteum   The specialized connective tissue covering all the bones of the body.  
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Endosteum   The connective tissue membrane lining the medullary cavity of bone.  
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Medullary   Pertaining to bone marrow of the inner portion of an organ. Medulla, n.  
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Diaphysis   The portion of a long bone between its ends; the shaft of a bone  
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Epiphysis   The end of a long bone that is usually wider than the shaft. Contains a center for growth in length  
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Ossification   The formation of bone; the normal process of hardening of bone by calcification.  
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calcification   Deposit of calcium salts within bony tissues  
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