Csontokban

Csontokban is a Hungarian locative plural form meaning "in the bones." It is formed from the noun csont (bone) with the plural csontok and the locative suffix -ban, and is used to indicate location within osseous tissue. The expression appears in anatomical, medical, and physiological contexts, as well as in descriptive language about bone biology.

In scientific usage, csontokban refers to substances or processes located inside bones, such as minerals and bone marrow. For example, kalcium és más ásványi anyagok találhatók a csontokban; a csontvelő a csontok belsejében található. These formulations help describe where certain elements reside within the skeletal system.

In figurative or literary language, csontokban can express deep-seated feelings or sensations, similar to the English phrase "in one's bones." The expression emphasizes something felt at a fundamental or visceral level, often used to convey certainty, fear, or memory.

Etymology and form: csontokban is the locative plural of csontok, which means "bones." The base csont combined with -ok (plural) and the locative suffix -ban yields the meaning "in the bones," reflecting a grammatical approach common in Hungarian to indicate location.

See also: csont, csontvelő, osseous tissue, bone.