peri·os·te·um
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plural periostea\
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Definition of periosteum
: the membrane of connective tissue that closely invests all bones except at the articular surfaces
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“Periosteum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/periosteum. Accessed 25 Oct. 2021.
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periosteum
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peri·os·te·um
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plural periostea\
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Medical Definition of periosteum
: the membrane of connective tissue that closely invests all bones except at the articular surfaces
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The first known use of periosteum was in 1574
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