skeletally
/ˈskɛlɪtəli/
adverb
- In a way that relates to the skeleton or bones.
- The X-ray showed that the child was developing skeletally at a normal rate.
- The patient was examined skeletally to check for any broken bones.
- Skeletally, humans and chimpanzees are very similar.
- In a very thin or emaciated way, as if only bones are visible.
- The drought left the cattle skeletally weak and starving.
- The model was criticized for being skeletally underweight.
- After months without food, the stray dog looked skeletally thin.