skeleton
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-007796
The framework that supports the soft tissues of vertebrate animals and protects many of their internal organs. The skeletons of vertebrates are made of bone and/or cartilage.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-007796 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "The framework that supports the soft tissues of vertebrate animals and protects many of their internal organs. The skeletons of vertebrates are made of bone and/or cartilage.",
"references": [
"NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
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