involucrum
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.in·vo·lu·crum
noun \ˌin-və-ˈlü-krəm\ plural in·vo·lu·cra\-krə\
Definition of INVOLUCRUM
: a surrounding envelope or sheath
Origin of INVOLUCRUM
New Latin, sheath, involucre, from Latin, wrapper, from involvere to wrap
First Known Use: 1657
in·vo·lu·crum
noun \ˌin-və-ˈlü-krəm\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; in·vo·lu·cra \-krə\ (audio pronunciation)
Medical Definition of INVOLUCRUM
: a formation of new bone about a sequestrum (as in osteomyelitis)
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