pericranium

[ per-i-krey-nee-uhm ]

noun

, Anatomy.

, plural per·i·cra·ni·a [per-i-, krey, -nee-, uh].

1. the outer periosteum of the cranium.

pericranium

/ ˌpɛrɪˈkreɪnɪəm /

noun

1. the fibrous membrane covering the external surface of the skull

Derived Forms

• ˌperiˈcranial, adjective

Other Words From

• peri·crani·al adjective
• subper·i·crani·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pericranium¹

1515–25; < New Latin < Greek perikránion, noun use of neuter of perikránios surrounding the skull, equivalent to peri- peri- + kraní ( on ) cranium + -os adj. suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of pericranium¹

C16: New Latin, from Greek perikranion

Example Sentences

Now, Bon-Bon, do you behold the thoughtsthe thoughts, I saythe ideasthe reflectionswhich are being engendered in her pericranium?

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The elevator by which the pericranium was separated is called by Paul .

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Blood extravasated under the pericranium is limited by the attachments of this membrane at the sutures.

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Should the wound extend through the pericranium, infection is more liable to spread to the bone and to the cranial contents.

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Suppuration under the pericranium tends to be limited by the inter-sutural attachments of the membrane.

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