Boney
Boney (bō'nē)
Boney is an adjective used in medical terminology to describe something that is like, or pertaining to, bone.
Pronunciation
IPA: /ˈboʊni/
Etymology
The term "boney" is derived from the Middle English word "boni", which means "of bone".
Definition
In medical terms, "boney" is used to describe a structure or part of the body that is composed of, resembles, or is related to bone. This term is often used in the context of describing the physical characteristics of certain body parts or conditions, such as a "boney prominence" or a "boney lesion".
Related Terms
- Bone: The hard, rigid form of connective tissue constituting most of the skeleton of vertebrates, composed chiefly of calcium salts.
- Osteology: The scientific study of the structure and function of the skeleton and bony structures.
- Osteocyte: A cell that lies within the substance of fully formed bone.
- Osteogenesis: The process of bone formation, brought about by the action of specialized bone cells known as osteoblasts.
See Also
- Osteoporosis: A condition characterized by a decrease in the density of bone, decreasing its strength and resulting in fragile bones.
- Osteoarthritis: A type of arthritis that is caused by the breakdown and eventual loss of the cartilage of one or more joints.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Boney
- Wikipedia's article - Boney
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