involucrum

noun

in·vo·lu·crum | \ ˌin-və-ˈlü-krəm

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plural involucra\ ˌin-və-ˈlü-krə

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Definition of involucrum

: a surrounding envelope or sheath

History and Etymology for involucrum

borrowed from New Latin involūcrum, going back to Latin, "wrapper, cover, envelope," from involū-, variant stem of involvere "to move by rolling, roll back on itself, enclose in a covering, wrap up" + -crum, variant of -culum, instrumental suffix (going back to Indo-European *-tlom) before a preceding l — more at involve

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“Involucrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/involucrum. Accessed 4 Jul. 2022.

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involucrum

noun

in·vo·lu·crum | \ ˌin-və-ˈlü-krəm

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plural involucra\ -krə

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Medical Definition of involucrum

: a formation of new bone about a sequestrum (as in osteomyelitis)

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