Osteo-
1.
a combining form meaning “bone,” used in the formation of compound words:
osteometry.
combining form
1.
indicating bone or bones: osteopathy
before vowels oste-, word-forming element meaning “bone, bones,” from Greek osteon “bone” (see osseous).
osteo- or oste-
pref.
Bone: osteoarthritis.
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