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periosteum
CIDE DICTIONARY
periosteum, n. [NL., fr. Gr. round the bones; around + a bone: cf. L. periosteon.].
The membrane of fibrous connective tissue which closely invests all bones except at the articular surfaces. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
periosteum, n. (pl. periostea) a membrane enveloping the bones where no cartilage is present.
Derivative
periosteal adj. periostitis n.
Etymology
mod.L f. Gk periosteon (as PERI-, osteon bone)
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