Involucrum Definition

ĭnvə-lo͝okrəm
noun
An enveloping sheath or envelope, such as the sheath of new bone that forms around a sequestrum.
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Origin of Involucrum

  • New Latin involūcrum from Latin wrapper, envelope from involvere to enwrap involve

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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