involucrum
Pronunciation: in′vō-lū′krŭm, -loo′kră
Definition:
- An enveloping membrane, a sheath or sac.
- The sheath of new bone that forms around a sequestrum.
Synonym(s): involucre
[L. a wrapper, fr. in-volvo, to roll up]
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