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periosteum

/pɪˈroʊstiːəm/ noun · British & US
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What does periosteum mean?

noun

A layer of fibrous connective tissue enveloping the bones, forming a thin, dense membrane that is attached to the bone at one end and to the surrounding tissue at the other.

Example

"The periosteum plays a crucial role in bone repair and regeneration."

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