sequestrum
a fragment of bone that has become necrotic as a result of disease or injury and has separated from the normal bone structure.
Origin of sequestrum
1Other words from sequestrum
- se·ques·tral, adjective
Words Nearby sequestrum
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How to use sequestrum in a sentence
If the sequestrum be not loose we must wait until it is movable.
The term exfoliation is sometimes employed to indicate the separation or throwing off of a superficial sequestrum.
Manual of Surgery | Alexis Thomson and Alexander MilesIn cases attended with suppuration, the swelling is incised and drained, and if there is a sequestrum, it must be removed.
Manual of Surgery | Alexis Thomson and Alexander MilesThese procedures may be carried out at the same time as the sequestrum is removed, or after an interval.
Manual of Surgery | Alexis Thomson and Alexander MilesSometimes the separated and displaced epiphysis dies and constitutes a sequestrum.
Manual of Surgery | Alexis Thomson and Alexander Miles
British Dictionary definitions for sequestrum
/ (sɪˈkwɛstrəm) /
pathol a detached piece of necrotic bone that often migrates to a wound, abscess, etc: See sequester
Origin of sequestrum
1Derived forms of sequestrum
- sequestral, adjective
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