Cancer Terms

Periosteum

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Periosteum Definition

The outer membrane that surrounds a bone. It contains connective tissue, capillaries, nerves, and a number of types of cell, including osteoclasts. The periosteum plays an important role in bone repair and growth.

Periosteum Synonyms

Periosteum

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