SINCE 1828
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
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involucrum
noun
in·vo·lu·crum
| \ ˌin-və-ˈlü-krəm
\
\
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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