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osteal

/oʊstiːl/ adjective · British & US
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What does osteal mean?

adjective

Relating to or resembling bone; bony. In dentistry, the part of a tooth that is covered by cementum and is in contact with the surrounding bone.

Example

"The osteal tissue in the jawbone provided a stable foundation for the dental implant."

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