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endosteally

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌɛn.dəˈstiː.ə.li/

KK: /ɛndəˈstili/

adverb
Definition

In a way that relates to the endosteum, which is the tissue lining the inner surface of bones.


Example

The cells were observed endosteally, indicating their location within the bone.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you know that bone growth happens endosteally in some cases?
Sloth B
Really? I thought it only happened on the outside.
Sloth A
Nope, the endosteally process is pretty fascinating.
Sloth B
That’s cool! I love learning about how our bodies work.
Root Explanation

Endosteally → It is formed from "endo-" (meaning within) and "osteon" (from Greek "osteon", meaning bone) and the suffix "-ally" (meaning in a manner). The word "endosteally" refers to something that occurs or is situated within the bone.

Memory Tip

Think of 'endo-' meaning 'within' and 'osteon' meaning 'bone' — this helps you remember that 'endosteally' refers to something that happens inside the bone.

Visually Confused Words
ectosteally
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