skeletal
adjective
skel·e·tal
ˈske-lə-tᵊl 
: of, relating to, forming, attached to, or resembling a skeleton
Examples of skeletal in a Sentence
The archaeologist found skeletal remains.
She was skeletal after her illness.
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Another detailed the development of the human skeleton, uncovering cells critical to understanding arthritis and other skeletal disorders.
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
Additional skeletal remains in the possession of the University of Wisconsin were found to match the skull, however, leading to more evidence.
—Doha Madani, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Starting with the skeletal shape and negative space as a baseline, Selon and his team could add vein-like root systems and dark but vibrant shades of green into the details of Rio’s road look.
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Mutations in the genes that code for microRNAs can lead to eye and skeletal disorders, as well as congenital hearing loss.
—Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Oct. 2024
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
Additional skeletal remains in the possession of the University of Wisconsin were found to match the skull, however, leading to more evidence.
—Doha Madani, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Starting with the skeletal shape and negative space as a baseline, Selon and his team could add vein-like root systems and dark but vibrant shades of green into the details of Rio’s road look.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2024
Mutations in the genes that code for microRNAs can lead to eye and skeletal disorders, as well as congenital hearing loss.
—Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Oct. 2024
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skeletal
adjective
skel·e·tal
ˈskel-ət-ᵊl
: of, relating or attached to, forming, or resembling a skeleton
skeletal muscles
the skeletal system
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