Term Name: | osteon |
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Synonyms: | bone matrix, haversian canal, haversian system, haversian systems, volkmann's vessel |
Definition: | A circular structural unit of bone tissue. It consists of a central hole, the Haversian canal through which blood vessels run, surrounded by concentric rings, called lamellae. |
Ontology: | Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0014730] |