involucrum

noun in·vo·lu·crum \ˌin-və-ˈlü-krəm\

plural in·vo·lu·cra\-krə\

Definition of INVOLUCRUM

: a surrounding envelope or sheath

New Latin, sheath, involucre, from Latin, wrapper, from involvere to wrap

First Known Use: 1657

Medical Dictionary

noun in·vo·lu·crum \ˌin-və-ˈlü-krəm\

plural in·vo·lu·cra \-krə\

: a formation of new bone about a sequestrum (as in osteomyelitis)

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