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skeleton

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/ˈskɛlɪtən/ · skel-e-ton

The internal framework of bones in a human or animal body.

Meanings

nounformal

The internal framework of bones in a human or animal body.

انسان یا جانور کے جسم میں موجود ہڈیوں کا اندرونی ڈھانچہ۔

ہڈیاں

hadiyaan

Formal: سکیلیٹن

Synonyms

frameworkstructureskeleton systemڈھانچہتنظیمپنجرا

Antonyms

fleshtissuebodyگوشتبافتجسم

Common Collocations

  • human skeleton
  • animal skeleton
  • skeletal structure

Example Sentences

The human skeleton consists of 206 bones.

انسانی ہڈیاں 206 ہڈیوں پر مشتمل ہوتی ہیں۔

Insaani hadiyaan 206 hadiyaan par mushtamil hoti hain.

Biologists study the skeletal structures of various species.

حیاتیات دان مختلف انواع کے ہڈیوں کے ڈھانچوں کا مطالعہ کرتے ہیں۔

Hayatiyat daan mukhtalif anwaa ke hadioun ke dhānchon ka mutāla karte hain.

The skeleton serves as a support for the body's organs.

ہڈیاں جسم کے اعضاء کے لیے ایک مدد فراہم کرتی ہیں۔

Hadiyaan jism ke azaa ke liye ek madad faraham karti hain.

Easily Confused With

skeletonic:Skeletonic refers specifically to the characteristics of or relating to the skeleton, while skeleton is the overall structure.

Word Family

skeletal
adjectiveہڈیوں کا
skeletonize
verbہڈیوں کی شکل دینا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'skeleton' as the 'skeleton key' that unlocks the structure of the body.

Picture a museum exhibit showcasing dinosaur skeletons.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "skeletos" — dried up body

First known use: 14th century

The term 'skeleton' derives from the Greek word 'skeletos' which referred to the dried-up body or a body without flesh. It has been used in English since the late 14th century.