1. <anatomy> Any bony formation in an organ, as in the heart, tongue, or penis of certain animals; the term also includes, according to some anatomists, the cartilaginous rings of the trachea and bronchi. ... 2. That part of the skeleton connected with the sense organs and the viscera. The bony framework protecting the viscera, such as the ri...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: vis′ĕr-ō-skel′ĕ-tŏn Definitions: 1. Any bony formation in an organ, as in the heart, tongue, or penis of certain animals; the term also includes, according to some anatomists, the cartilaginous rings of the trachea and bronchi. 2. The bony framework protecting the viscera (ribs and sternum, ...
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