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ossein

noun
os·​se·​in | \ ˈä-sÄ“-É™n How to pronounce ossein (audio) \

Definition of ossein

: the collagen of bones

First Known Use of ossein

1857, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for ossein

International Scientific Vocabulary, from Latin oss-, os

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ossein

noun
os·​se·​in | \ ˈäs-Ä“-É™n How to pronounce ossein (audio) \

Medical Definition of ossein

: the chief organic substance of bone tissue that remains as a residue after removal of the mineral matters from cleaned degreased bone by dilute acid and is used in making gelatin : the collagen of bones