edgebone

/ˈɛdʒbaʊn/

Definitions

1. noun

The edge or margin of a bone, especially of a long bone.

“The doctor examined the edgebone of the patient’s femur.”

2. noun

A part of a long bone, especially one that forms the margin of the bone.

“The surgeon operated on the edgebone of the patient’s tibia.”

Synonyms

  • edge
  • margin
  • rim

Antonyms

  • center
  • core