Definition of periosteum
English to English noun - a dense fibrous membrane covering the surface of bones (except at their extremities) and serving as an attachment for tendons and muscles; contains nerves and blood vessels that nourish the enclosed bone
source: WordNet 3.0 - The membrane of fibrous connective tissue which closely invests all bones except at the articular surfaces.
source: Webster 1913
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periosteum, peristomium, peristome, peristoma, prostomium, peristedion, pristine, power system, prostheon, peristediinae, persist in, precious stone, parasitemia, praseodymium, parasitaemia, prescutum, periactin, progestin, prosthion, presidium
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