endoskeleton

en·do·skel·e·ton

E0137300 (ĕn′dō-skĕl′ĭ-tn)n. An internal supporting skeleton, derived from the mesoderm, that is characteristic of vertebrates and certain invertebrates.

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en′do·skel′e·tal (-ĭ-tl) adj.

endoskeleton

(ˌɛndəʊˈskɛlɪtən) n (Zoology) the internal skeleton of an animal, esp the bony or cartilaginous skeleton of vertebrates. Compare exoskeleton ˌendoˈskeletal adj

en•do•skel•e•ton

(ˌɛn doʊˈskɛl ɪ tn)

n. the internal skeleton or framework of the body of an animal (opposed to exoskeleton). [1830–40] en`do•skel′e•tal, adj.

en·do·skel·e·ton

(ĕn′dō-skĕl′ĭ-tn) A supporting framework in an animal that is contained inside the body. Humans and many other vertebrate animals have bony endoskeletons. Certain invertebrate animals, such as sponges, have endoskeletons made up of needle-like structures called spicules. Compare exoskeleton.

endoskeleton

- Contained entirely within the body of an animal, like that of mammals.See also related terms for mammal.

endoskeleton

An internal skeleton, usually made of bone and cartilage.

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endoskeleton - the internal skeleton; bony and cartilaginous structure (especially of vertebrates)craniate, vertebrate - animals having a bony or cartilaginous skeleton with a segmented spinal column and a large brain enclosed in a skull or craniumbone, os - rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebratesclavicle, collarbone - bone linking the scapula and sternumscapula, shoulder blade, shoulder bone - either of two flat triangular bones one on each side of the shoulder in human beingsskeletal system, systema skeletale, skeleton, frame - the hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a frame for the body of an animalappendicular skeleton - the part of the skeleton that includes the pectoral girdle and the pelvic girdle and the upper and lower limbsaxial skeleton - the part of the skeleton that includes the skull and spinal column and sternum and ribsarm bone - a bone in the armleg bone - a bone of the legarticulatio, joint, articulation - (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

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