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os

/ɒs/
Meanings
  • noun

    Bone in the lower jaw that supports the teeth and helps in chewing.

    - "The os is a crucial bone in the human body."
    - "The dentist checked the patient's os for any signs of decay."
Variants
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ora , os , osar , ossa , Os , OS , o , o's , oh , O , -o , -os , H-O-R-S-E , from the horse's mouth , horse , horseless , horselike , horses
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'os,' meaning 'bone' or 'mouth'.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'os' is also used in computing to refer to the operating system.

  2. In the human body, there are 206 bones, and the os is one of them.

  3. The os is the only bone in the human body that can grow throughout a person's life.

Related Concepts
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  1. mandible: Another name for the lower jawbone, which contains the os.

Culture
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In ancient Rome, the goddess Mater Ossrum was worshipped as the protector of the bones and the goddess of childbirth.

How to Memorize "os"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a jawbone with teeth attached to it.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'os' with the lower jawbone and teeth.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the phrase 'Open wide, Os, and show your teeth' to help remember the word.

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