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/ɒsə/ noun · British & US
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What does ossa mean?

noun

A plural noun referring to the bony structures in the body, especially the skeleton. In anatomy, the term 'ossa' is often used to describe the bones of the skull or the vertebral column.

Example

"The ossa of the skull are protected by a layer of meninges."

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