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Cancellous

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cellularnounOf, relating to, consisting of, or resembling a cell or cells.
cancellate(botany) Consisting of a network of veins, without intermediate parenchyma; lattice-like.
cancellatedMarked with cross lines; crossbarred.

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cellularnounOf, relating to, consisting of, or resembling a cell or cells.
cancellatenoun(botany) Consisting of a network of veins, without intermediate parenchyma; lattice-like.
cancellatedMarked with cross lines; crossbarred.
camellate(of a bone) Having many small internal spaces, rather than fewer larger ones.
camellatedAlternative form of camellate. [(of a bone) Having many small internal spaces, rather than fewer larger ones.]
corticocancellousBoth cortical and cancellous.
lacunatenounHaving lacunae or gaps
procamerateHaving deep chambers that are not enclosed by bone
foveate(anatomy, of a bone or organ, lichenology) Having slight depressions or pits.
multiloculateSynonym of multilocular.
multilocularHaving multiple or many locules or loculi (chambers, cells, or compartments).
cavernousResembling a cavern in size, shape, or atmosphere.
boned(of meat or fish) Having had the bones removed before cooking.
alveoliform(archaic) Having the form of alveoli, or little sockets, cells, or cavities.
multicavous(archaic, rare) Having many cavities.
cup-shapedHaving the hollow form of a cup (but without the handle).
bonyWith little flesh; skinny, thin.
cuboidalResembling a cube.
semihollownounPartly hollow.
semiboneless(of meat) Having had only some of the bones removed.

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