spongy bone
Definition
noun. a type of bone that is light and porous. it helps make bones strong while keeping them light.
Example Sentence
Just inside the femur's compact bone is a layer of spongy bone.
More Example Sentences
This bone helps support the body's weight.
Synonyms
cancellous bone; trabecular bone
Antonyms
hard bone
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