adjective describing something that is related to or resembling bone; skinny or gaunt in appearance
In anatomy, the word 'bony' is used to describe structures or parts of the body that are composed of bone, such as the bony skeleton.
In dentistry, 'bony' is used to describe the structure of the jawbone or other bone-related aspects of the mouth.
In botany, 'bony' may be used in a metaphorical sense to describe plants or plant structures that are hard or rigid, resembling bone.
In orthopedics, 'bony' is used to describe conditions or injuries related to the bones, such as bony fractures or bony growths.
In zoology, 'bony' is used to describe certain types of fish that have a skeleton made primarily of bone rather than cartilage.
In paleontology, 'bony' is used to describe fossilized remains of animals that have a high proportion of bone material preserved.
In a literary context, the term 'bony' may be used to describe a character's physical appearance, such as having a bony face or bony hands.
A psychologist may use the term 'bony' when discussing body image issues or eating disorders with a patient, referring to a perception of being too thin or having prominent bones.