endoskeleton
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en·do·skel·e·ton

noun \ˌen-dō-ˈske-lə-tən\

Definition of ENDOSKELETON

: an internal skeleton or supporting framework in an animal
en·do·skel·e·tal \-lə-təl\ adjective

First Known Use of ENDOSKELETON

circa 1847

en·do·skel·e·ton

noun \ˌen-dō-ˈskel-ət-ən\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of ENDOSKELETON

: an internal skeleton or supporting framework in an animal—compare exoskeleton
en·do·skel·e·tal \-ət-əl\ (audio pronunciation) adjective

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