osteo-

1.
a combining form meaning “bone,” used in the formation of compound words:
osteometry.
Also, especially before a vowel, oste-.
Origin
< Greek, combining form of ostéon
British Dictionary definitions for osteo-

osteo-

combining form
1.
indicating bone or bones: osteopathy
Word Origin
from Greek osteon
Word Origin and History for osteo-

before vowels oste-, word-forming element meaning "bone, bones," from Greek osteon "bone" (see osseous).

osteo- in Medicine

osteo- or oste-
pref.
Bone: osteoarthritis.