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se·ques·trum | \ si-ˈkwe-strəm 
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\ plural sequestrums also sequestra\ si-ˈkwe-strə \
\Definition of sequestrum
: a fragment of dead bone detached from adjoining sound bone
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sequestrum
nounse·ques·trum | \ si-ˈkwes-trəm \
\ plural sequestrums also sequestra\ -trə \
\Medical Definition of sequestrum
: a fragment of dead bone detached from adjoining sound bone
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The first known use of sequestrum was in 1831
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