endoskeleton

noun

en·do·skel·e·ton | \ ˌen-dō-ˈske-lə-tən

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Definition of endoskeleton

: an internal skeleton or supporting framework in an animal

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Recent Examples on the Web There is also quite a lot of diecast throughout the toy, mainly acting as an endoskeleton to help with the transformation but also in the joints. — Ollie Barder, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2021

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“Endoskeleton.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endoskeleton. Accessed 18 Jun. 2021.

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endoskeleton

noun

en·do·skel·e·ton | \ ˌen-dō-ˈskel-ət-ᵊn

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Medical Definition of endoskeleton

: an internal skeleton or supporting framework in an animal — compare exoskeleton

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