sequestrum

noun se·ques·trum \si-ˈkwes-trəm\

plural se·ques·trums also se·ques·tra\-trə\

Definition of SEQUESTRUM

: a fragment of dead bone detached from adjoining sound bone

New Latin, from Latin, legal sequestration, from sequester

First Known Use: 1831

Medical Dictionary

noun se·ques·trum \si-ˈkwes-trəm\

plural se·ques·trums also se·ques·tra \-trə\

: a fragment of dead bone detached from adjoining sound bone

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