osteoderm

/ɒstiˈdɜːrm/

Definitions

1. noun

A bony plate or scale, especially one of the dermal plates of a fish or reptile.

“The fossilized osteoderms of the ancient reptile were found embedded in the rock.”

Synonyms

  • bony scale
  • dermal plate

Antonyms

  • muscle
  • soft tissue