cancellous
/ˈkænsələs/
adjective
- Describing a type of bone that has a spongy, porous structure, found inside bones and at the ends of long bones.
- The cancellous bone in the hip joint helps absorb shock during movement.
- Doctors examined the cancellous tissue to check for signs of osteoporosis.
- Cancellous bone is lighter and less dense than the hard outer layer of bone.
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