OSTEOTOME
Os"te*o*tome, n. Etym: [Osteo- + Gr. (Surg.)
Defn: Strong nippers or a chisel for dividing bone.
OSTEOTOMIST
Os`te*ot"o*mist, n.
Defn: One skilled in osteotomy.
OSTEOTOMY
Os`te*ot"o*my, n.
1. The dissection or anatomy of bones; osteology.
2. (Surg.)
Defn: The operation of dividing a bone or of cutting a piece out of it, — done to remedy deformity, etc.
OSTEOZOA
Os`te*o*zo"a, n. pl. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Zoöl.)
Defn: Same as Vertebrata.