ossiferous

/ɒsɪˈfɛrəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

producing or relating to bone; bone-forming

“The ossiferous tissue in the embryo’s body eventually develops into bone tissue.”

2. adjective

producing or relating to bone or ossification

“The researcher studied the ossiferous process in the development of the human skeleton.”

Synonyms

  • osteogenic
  • osteoid

Antonyms

  • cartilaginous