endoskeleton

[ en-doh-skel-i-tn ]

/ ˌɛn doʊˈskɛl ɪ tn /

noun Zoology.

the internal skeleton or framework of the body of an animal (opposed to exoskeleton).

Origin of endoskeleton

First recorded in 1830–40; endo- + skeleton

OTHER WORDS FROM endoskeleton

en·do·skel·e·tal, adjective

Words nearby endoskeleton

endosarc, endoscope, endoscopic biopsy, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, endoscopy, endoskeleton, endosmosis, endosome, endosonoscopy, endosperm, endospore

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Example sentences from the Web for endoskeleton

This is contrasted with the human skeletal system, which is classified as an endoskeleton.
The Bionic Exoskeleton Helping Paraplegics Walk|Dr. Anand Veeravagu, MD|June 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In general fish with a greatly developed dermal armour have the endoskeleton poorly developed; and the converse also holds good.
The Vertebrate Skeleton|Sidney H. Reynolds
The endoskeleton of the Codfish, though partially cartilaginous, is mainly ossified.
The Vertebrate Skeleton|Sidney H. Reynolds
The endoskeleton of the Newt, though ossified to a considerable extent, is more cartilaginous than is that of the frog.
The Vertebrate Skeleton|Sidney H. Reynolds

Perhaps the most striking feature of the endoskeleton of birds is its pneumaticity.
The Vertebrate Skeleton|Sidney H. Reynolds
The skeleton of the Mammalia consists almost solely of the endoskeleton.
The Cambridge Natural History, Vol X., Mammalia|Frank Evers Beddard

British Dictionary definitions for endoskeleton

endoskeleton

/ (ˌɛndəʊˈskɛlɪtən) /

noun

the internal skeleton of an animal, esp the bony or cartilaginous skeleton of vertebratesCompare exoskeleton

Derived forms of endoskeleton

endoskeletal, adjective

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Medical definitions for endoskeleton

endoskeleton

[ ĕn′dō-skĕl′ĭ-tn ]

n.

An internal supporting skeleton, derived from the mesoderm, that is characteristic of vertebrates and certain invertebrates.

Other words from endoskeleton

en′do•skel′e•tal (-ĭ-tl) adj.

Scientific definitions for endoskeleton

endoskeleton

[ ĕn′dō-skĕl′ĭ-tn ]

The internal supporting framework of humans and other vertebrates, usually made of bone. Certain invertebrates, such as sponges and echinoderms, also have endoskeletons. Compare exoskeleton.

单词	endoskeleton
释义	endoskeleton [ en-doh-skel-i-tn ] / ˌɛn doʊˈskɛl ɪ tn / noun Zoology. the internal skeleton or framework of the body of an animal (opposed to exoskeleton). Origin of endoskeleton First recorded in 1830–40; endo- + skeleton OTHER WORDS FROM endoskeleton en·do·skel·e·tal, adjective Words nearby endoskeleton endosarc, endoscope, endoscopic biopsy, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, endoscopy, endoskeleton, endosmosis, endosome, endosonoscopy, endosperm, endospore Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for endoskeleton This is contrasted with the human skeletal system, which is classified as an endoskeleton. The Bionic Exoskeleton Helping Paraplegics Walk\|Dr. Anand Veeravagu, MD\|June 29, 2014\|DAILY BEAST In general fish with a greatly developed dermal armour have the endoskeleton poorly developed; and the converse also holds good. The Vertebrate Skeleton\|Sidney H. Reynolds The endoskeleton of the Codfish, though partially cartilaginous, is mainly ossified. The Vertebrate Skeleton\|Sidney H. Reynolds The endoskeleton of the Newt, though ossified to a considerable extent, is more cartilaginous than is that of the frog. The Vertebrate Skeleton\|Sidney H. Reynolds Perhaps the most striking feature of the endoskeleton of birds is its pneumaticity. The Vertebrate Skeleton\|Sidney H. Reynolds The skeleton of the Mammalia consists almost solely of the endoskeleton. The Cambridge Natural History, Vol X., Mammalia\|Frank Evers Beddard British Dictionary definitions for endoskeleton endoskeleton / (ˌɛndəʊˈskɛlɪtən) / noun the internal skeleton of an animal, esp the bony or cartilaginous skeleton of vertebratesCompare exoskeleton Derived forms of endoskeleton endoskeletal, adjective Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Medical definitions for endoskeleton endoskeleton [ ĕn′dō-skĕl′ĭ-tn ] n. An internal supporting skeleton, derived from the mesoderm, that is characteristic of vertebrates and certain invertebrates. Other words from endoskeleton en′do•skel′e•tal (-ĭ-tl) adj. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for endoskeleton endoskeleton [ ĕn′dō-skĕl′ĭ-tn ] The internal supporting framework of humans and other vertebrates, usually made of bone. Certain invertebrates, such as sponges and echinoderms, also have endoskeletons. Compare exoskeleton. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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