Definition of periosteum
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play \ˌper-ē-ˈä-stē-ə\: the membrane of connective tissue that closely invests all bones except at the articular surfaces
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Origin and Etymology of periosteum
New Latin, from Late Latin periosteon, from Greek, neuter of periosteos around the bone, from peri- + osteon bone — more at osseous
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