osteopathological

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English

Etymology

From osteo- +‎ pathological.

Adjective

osteopathological (not comparable)

  1. Relating to osteopathology.
    • 2016 February 4, “Osteopathology in Rhinocerotidae from 50 Million Years to the Present”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI:
      This pattern in osteopathological expression may reflect a part of the complex system of adaptations in the Rhinocerotidae over millions of years, where increased mass, cursoriality, and/or increased life span are selected for, to the detriment of long-term bone health.

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