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(en-dos-te-um) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. a thin layer of tissue lining the inside of bones.

Example Sentence

The endosteum is a source of new bone-forming cells.

More Example Sentences

It lines the inside of the bones.

Synonyms

bone lining; inner membrane; tissue layer

Antonyms

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