Definition of endoskeleton in English:
endoskeleton
nounˈɛndəʊˌskɛlɪt(ə)nˌɛndoʊˈskɛlətn
Zoology An internal skeleton, such as the bony or cartilaginous skeleton of vertebrates.
Compare with exoskeleton
Example sentencesExamples
- Our endoskeleton gives us the ability to move, decide, commit.
- The other type of skeleton is the endoskeleton, which provides a solid frame to carry the soft tissues of all vertebrates, including humans.
- The endoskeleton, which is composed of the vertebrae and associated axial structures, the limbs, the brain case, and various components of the skull, is the skeleton that is most familiarly vertebrate.
- He ended up hurting himself more with hitting the metal endoskeleton underneath.
- This skeleton is enclosed by the epidermis and is thus an endoskeleton.
Derivatives
adjective
Zoology Vertebrae, ribs, appendages, and the jaw are endoskeletal bone.
Example sentencesExamples
- These supportive systems are endoskeletal but do not develop in conjunction with guts or nerve cords.
Definition of endoskeleton in US English:
endoskeleton
nounˌendōˈskelətnˌɛndoʊˈskɛlətn
Zoology An internal skeleton, such as the bony or cartilaginous skeleton of vertebrates.
Compare with exoskeleton
Example sentencesExamples
- This skeleton is enclosed by the epidermis and is thus an endoskeleton.
- The other type of skeleton is the endoskeleton, which provides a solid frame to carry the soft tissues of all vertebrates, including humans.
- The endoskeleton, which is composed of the vertebrae and associated axial structures, the limbs, the brain case, and various components of the skull, is the skeleton that is most familiarly vertebrate.
- He ended up hurting himself more with hitting the metal endoskeleton underneath.
- Our endoskeleton gives us the ability to move, decide, commit.