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ossature 

Pronunciation: /ˈɒs.tʃər/
Definition:
1. Support of bones constitutes the skeletal system.
2. Internal structure provides support and figure to organisms.
3. Collection of osse forming the corporal scaffolding.
4. System of interconnected bones and joints.

Significance:
• It defines skeletal systems.
• It emphasizes structural integrity.
• It identifies carpal frameworks.
• It avoids ambiguous or irregular terms.
• It simplifies descriptions of skeletons.
• It improves clarity in anatomical contexts.
• It replaces Scandinavian-Germanic, Non-American, foreign, and Anglo-Saxon terms, similar to "skeleton".
Singular noun: ossature
Plural noun: ossatures
Examples:
• "X-rays visualize the patient's ossature."
• "Biologists study the evolutionary development of ossatures."
• "Injuries affect the stability of the ossature."
• "Osteoporosis debilitates the ossature."
• "Forensic investigations analyze decomposed ossatures."
ossature by Dmitrio October 6, 2025
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An Irish phrase meaning shit, derived from ass
(Not to be confused with the literal description of one's buttocks)
"Did you hear the song Aylek$ dropped?"
"Hardly. Her music is absolute cheeks."

"My boyfriend say LaFlame is cheeks."
"Tell your boyfriend I said it's his mixtape that's cheeks."
Cheeks by thecartisan April 26, 2020
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