pericranium

[per-i-krey-nee-uh m]

noun, plural per·i·cra·ni·a

[per-i-krey-nee-uh] /ˌpɛr ɪˈkreɪ ni ə/. Anatomy.

the outer periosteum of the cranium.

Origin of pericranium

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

Related formsper·i·cra·ni·al, adjectivesub·per·i·cra·ni·al, adjective

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Examples from the Web for pericranium

Historical Examples of pericranium

The elevator by which the pericranium was separated is called by Paul .
Surgical Instruments in Greek and Roman Times
John Stewart Milne
The conjecturers, the combination, and the declaration of war, exist no where but in the Doctor's pericranium.
Deformities of Samuel Johnson, Selected from his Works
Anonymous
The latter sometimes extend to the pericranium, and in case of recovery leave permanent cicatrices.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II
Various
The pericranium adhered loosely to the scull; the bones of the cranium were unusually thin.
Observations on Madness and Melancholy
John Haslam
Upon dividing the integuments of the head, the pericranium was found scarcely to adhere to the scull.
Observations on Madness and Melancholy
John Haslam

British Dictionary definitions for pericranium

pericranium

noun plural -nia (-nɪə)

the fibrous membrane covering the external surface of the skull

Derived Formspericranial, adjective

Word Origin for pericranium

C16: New Latin, from Greek perikranion

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pericranium in Medicine

pericranium

[pĕr′ĭ-krā′nē-əm]

n. pl. per•i•cra•ni•a (-nē-ə)

The external periosteum that covers the outer surface of the skull.

Related formsper′i•cra′ni•al adj.