sequestrum
se·ques·trum
noun \si-ˈkwes-trəm\ plural se·ques·trums also se·ques·tra\-trə\
Definition of SEQUESTRUM
: a fragment of dead bone detached from adjoining sound bone
Origin of SEQUESTRUM
New Latin, from Latin, legal sequestration, from sequester
First Known Use: 1831
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