Phrase Hound found 2 phrases and 267 compound words that contain osteo. The most common are listed below. Open osteo in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 2
- osteo-odonto-keratoprosthesisA rare, last-resort ophthalmologic reconstructive surgery used to restore vision in people with severe corneal blindness. It involves replacing the damaged cornea with a prosthetic optical device that is supported by a patient’s own tooth …
- osteo-malaciaAlternative spelling of osteomalacia: A softening of adult bones due to inadequate mineralization; the adult equivalent of rickets.
Compound words 267
- osteopathicof or pertaining to osteopathy or osteopathic medicine
- osteopathyThe branch of therapy based on manipulation of bones and muscles.
- osteogenesisThe formation and development of bone.
- osteopathA non-physician healthcare practitioner who practices osteopathy by manipulating the skeleton and muscles. Not to be confused with Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) (also known as osteopathic physicians) who are full physicians like …
- osteologyThe scientific study of the morphology and pathology of bones.
- osteoclastA large multinuclear cell associated with the resorption of bone.
- osteoblastA mononucleate cell from which bone develops.
- osteogenicOf, or relating to, osteogenesis.
- osteitisinflammation of bone
- osteolysisThe resorption or dissolution of bone tissue.