English word osteoid comes from English -oid, English osteo- (Bone.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -oid | English (eng) | Of similar form to, but not the same as. Having the likeness of. Forms adjectives and nouns. |
| osteo- | English (eng) | Bone. |
| osteoid | English (eng) | An organic matrix of protein and polysaccharides, secreted by osteoblasts, that becomes bone after mineralization Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of bone; bonelike. |