SKELETAL EFFECTS
\skˈɛlɪtə͡l ɪfˈɛkts], \skˈɛlɪtəl ɪfˈɛkts], \s_k_ˈɛ_l_ɪ_t_əl ɪ_f_ˈɛ_k_t_s]\
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A specialized CONNECTIVE TISSUE that is the main constituent of the SKELETON. The principle cellular component of bone is comprised of OSTEOBLASTS, OSTEOCYTES and OSTEOCLASTS, while FIBRILLAR COLLAGENS and hydoxyapatite crystals form the BONE MATRIX.
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orthotast
- An instrument for the gradual straightening of abnormally curved bone.