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   Osteon
   The osteon or Haversian system is the fundamental functional unit of compact bone. Osteons are roughly cylindrical structures that are typically several millimeters long and around 0.2mm in diameter. They are present in many bones of most mammals and some bird species. Each osteon consists of conce...
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   osteon
   A central canal containing blood capillaries and the concentric osseous lamellae around it occurring in compact bone. ... Synonym: haversian system. ... Origin: G. Osteon, bone ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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   osteon
   (os´te-on) the basic unit of structure of compact bone, comprising a haversian canal and its concentrically arranged lamellae.
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   osteon
   the chief structural unit of compact (cortical) bone, consisting of concentric bone layers called lamellae, which surround a long hollow passageway, ... [1 related articles]
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   osteon
   Type: Term Pronunciation: os′tē-on, -ōn Definitions: 1. A central canal containing blood capillaries and the concentric osseous lamellae around it occurring in compact bone. Synonyms: haversian system
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   osteon
   (os;te-on) A group of osteocytes and concentric lamellae surrounding a central canal, constituting the basic unit of structure in osseous tissue; also called a haversian system.
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   osteon
   (os;te-on) A group of osteocytes and concentric lamellae surrounding a central canal, constituting the basic unit of structure in osseous tissue; also called a haversian system.
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