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OSSEOUS

bony

The meaning of the word osseous is bony.

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centrifugea machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
rebuffto reject or criticize sharply : snub
ossifyto change into bone
haphazardmarked by lack of plan, order, or direction
impuissanceweakness
postulatedemand