endoskeleton

Noun

Meaning

The bony, cartilaginous, or other internal framework of an animal, as distinguished from the exoskeleton.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

form body anatomy figure frame shell framework skull outline backbone skeleton corpse chassis skeletal carcass
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Antonyms

quintessence core spirit soul organ exoskeleton
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Hypernyms

frame skeleton skeletal system systema skeletale

Examples

The mesohyl functions as an endoskeleton in most sponges, and is the only skeleton in soft sponges that encrust hard surfaces such as rocks. Source: Internet

An endoskeleton is internal and present in all developed animals, as well as in many of those less developed. Source: Internet

The package for the T-800 Endoskeleton uses the cover of the movie poster for the artwork and reminds me a lot of the old VHS tape case. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

endoskarn endoskeletal endoskeletally endosmometer endosmometric endosmose