First Known Use: 1657
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involucrum
noun in·vo·lu·crum \ˌin-və-ˈlü-krəm\
plural in·vo·lu·cra\-krə\
Definition of INVOLUCRUM
: a surrounding envelope or sheath
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Origin of INVOLUCRUM
New Latin, sheath, involucre, from Latin, wrapper, from involvere to wrap
Medical Dictionary
involucrum
noun in·vo·lu·crum \ˌin-və-ˈlü-krəm\
plural in·vo·lu·cra \-krə\
Medical Definition of INVOLUCRUM
: a formation of new bone about a sequestrum (as in osteomyelitis)
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