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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PERIOSTEUM

New Latin, from Greek periosteon, from peri- + osteon bone.
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PRONUNCIATION OF PERIOSTEUM

periosteum  [ˌpɛrɪˈɒstɪəm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PERIOSTEUM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Periosteum is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PERIOSTEUM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

periosteum

Periosteum

Periosteum (from Greek περί (peri 'around') and ὀστοῦν(ostoun 'bone')) is a membrane that covers the outer surface of all bones, except at the joints of long bones. Endosteum lines the inner surface of all bones.

Definition of periosteum in the English dictionary

The definition of periosteum in the dictionary is a thick fibrous two-layered membrane covering the surface of bones.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PERIOSTEUM


Actium
ˈæktɪəm
Arretium
æˈriːtɪəm
Byzantium
bɪˈzæntɪəm
cerastium
seˈræstɪəm
coenosteum
sɪˈnɒstɪəm
consortium
kənˈsɔːtɪəm
cymatium
sɪˈmeɪtɪəm
darmstadtium
dɑːmˈstætɪəm
endosteum
ɛnˈdɒstɪəm
hospitium
hɒˈspɪtɪəm
ostium
ˈɒstɪəm
protium
ˈprəʊtɪəm
radiostrontium
ˌraɪdɪəʊˈstrɒntɪəm
satellitium
ˌsætəˈlɪtɪəm
sestertium
sɛˈstɜːtɪəm
strontium
ˈstrɒntɪəm
syncytium
sɪnˈsɪtɪəm
tritium
ˈtrɪtɪəm
unnilpentium
ˌjuːnɪlˈpɛntɪəm
zoocytium
ˌzəʊəˈsaɪtɪəm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PERIOSTEUM

periodisation
periodization
periodontal
periodontally
periodontia
periodontic
periodontically
periodontics
periodontist
periodontitis
periodontology
perionychia
perionychium
periost
periostea
periosteal
periostitic
periostitis
periostracum
periotic

WORDS THAT END LIKE PERIOSTEUM

Ashmolean Museum
athenaeum
British Museum
coliseum
colosseum
corpus luteum
geum
linoleum
lyceum
mausoleum
museum
ommateum
petroleum
rheum
Rijksmuseum
Science Museum
Te Deum
Victoria and Albert Museum
vitreum
wax museum

Synonyms and antonyms of periosteum in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «periosteum» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PERIOSTEUM

Find out the translation of periosteum to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of periosteum from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «periosteum» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

骨膜
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

periostio
570 millions of speakers

English

periosteum
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

periosteum
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

السمحاق
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

надкостница
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

periósteo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

periosteum
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

périoste
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Periosteum
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Knochenhaut
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

骨膜
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

골막
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Periosteum
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vỏ xương
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

periosteum
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पेरोस्टेम
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

periyost
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

periostio
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

okostnej
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

окістя
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

periost
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

περιόστεο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

periosteum
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

periostet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

periost
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of periosteum

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PERIOSTEUM»

The term «periosteum» is quite widely used and occupies the 29.165 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PERIOSTEUM» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «periosteum» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «periosteum» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about periosteum

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PERIOSTEUM»

Discover the use of periosteum in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to periosteum and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Sports Injuries: Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention
Tenoperiostitis - inflammation of the attachment of the tendon to the bone in the region where the tendon joins the periosteum (tenoperiosteal junction). 2.5 THE PERIOSTEUM AND INJURIES TO THE PERIOSTEUM The periosteum is a sheet  ...
Stephen R. Bird, Neil Black, Philip Newton, 1997
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Orthopaedic Pathology
Periosteum HYPERTROPHIC (PULMONARY) OSTEOARTHROPATHY PERIOSTITIS Florid Reactive Periostitis Stress Fractures PERIOSTEAL TUMORS AND TUMORLIKE LESIONS Periosteal Desmoid (Avulsive Cortical Irregularity) ...
Vincent J. Vigorita, 2008
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A Study of the Histological Characters of the Periosteum and ...
Non-attached periosteum from the shaft of the femur of the kitten. B. Bone. 0. Layer of osteoblasts. In the central portion of the figure they have been pulled slightly away from the bone, displaying the processes to advantage. It will be observed ...
Greene Vardiman Black, 1887
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Clinical Anatomy of the Lumbar Spine and Sacrum
derived from the plexuses of the anterior longitudinal ligament and posterior longitudinal ligament, supply the periosteum of the bones and penetrate deep into the vertebral bodies where they provide a possible substrate for bone pain.
Nikolai Bogduk, 2005
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Principles, Techniques and Applications in Microsurgery
the periosteum penetrates into the cortical bone to infiltrate the bony structures and these fibres form the so-called 'Shark's fibres'. The periosteum is divided into two layers: the outer layer is the fibrous one which is supplied with dense ...
‎1986
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Biomechanics and Biomaterials in Orthopedics
The detailed biomechanics of the periosteum is described in another chapter of this book. Periosteum in childhood bone is far thicker than that of adults and thus more callus appears in the early term after the injury. This is one of the reasons ...
Dominique G. Poitout, 2004
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Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Even relatively small layers need to be subdivided into halves or quadrants so that they can be easily flattened for horizontal sections. PERIOSTEUM Periosteum is a thin, fibrous tissue layer that normally covers the flat bones of the head.
Stephen N. Snow, George R. Mikhail, 2004
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Articular Cartilage Lesions: A Practical Guide to Assessment ...
The template is then cut out and used during the periosteal patch harvest to help ensure an accurate size and shape. Adding 1 to 2mm in size when cutting the periosteal graft allows for the tendency of the periosteum to shrink after harvest.
Brian J. Cole, M. Mike Malek, 2004
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Biaxial Mechanical Characterization of Porcine Periosteum
1.2 Periosteum Though all of the affected tissues likely contain mechanosensitive elements, the periosteum is of particular interest in limb-lengthening due to its population of osteoprogenitor cells and established role in fracture repair [Sakata  ...
Phillip Daniel Warren, 2008
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Maternal & Child Health Nursing: Care of the Childbearing & ...
Scalp Periosteum Skull A B FIGURE 18.15 (A) Caput succedaneum. From pressure of the birth canal, an edematous area is present beneath the scalp. Note how it crosses the midline of the skull. (B) Cephalhematoma. A small capillary ...
Adele Pillitteri, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PERIOSTEUM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term periosteum is used in the context of the following news items.
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The Truth About Shin Splints and Running
The cause of the pain is inflammation of any of the muscles, tendons or the lining of the bone itself, the periosteum. When subjected to repeated ... «velonews.competitor.com, Jul 15»
2
Battlefield medicine finding use in Shreveport
This technology uses a sheet of the patient's own stem cells to create a periosteum, or the dense layer of tissues that envelope the bones, ... «Monroe News Star, Jul 15»
3
3-year-old whose head was four times normal size receives 3D …
The first step was to strip off the periosteum and to wrap a saline pad around her head for protection. Afterwards, the entire skull was carefully ... «3ders.org, Jul 15»
4
Effect of microfracture and autologous-conditioned plasma …
... ACP, and Group 3 received mfx; the defect was covered by the periosteum, and then, ACP was applied subperiosteally and intraarticularly. «7thSpace Interactive, Jul 15»
5
Kingan Death: Undetermined
This made no sense scientifically since there was no bleeding identified in the subgaleum (under the skin) or in the periosteum (skull bone) ... «DailyNorthShore.com, Jul 15»
6
Effects of eldecalcitol on cortical bone response to mechanical …
Histomorphometry was performed on the entire periosteal and endocortical surface of the tibiae, dividing the periosteum into lateral and medial ... «BMC Blogs Network, Jun 15»
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New Research Could Lead to Healthier Joints, Better Gait for …
Researchers are exploring new roles for the periosteum and osteogenesis, as well as ways to initiate transmission from muscle to the bone. They are also ... «Healio, Jun 15»
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Gli+ stem cells and the development and repair of craniofacial bones
Gli1 was expressed in the calvarial bones of the mice at birth; initially expression was detected throughout the periosteum, dura and suture ... «Nature.com, Jun 15»
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3D printed model of fused jaw helps surgeons correct 3-year-old's …
Doctors also transplanted her own periosteum to prevent the bone from refusing together again. Just days after the surgery, the procedure has ... «3ders.org, Jun 15»
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3-year-old Chinese Girl Now Able to Speak and Eat Thanks to a 3D …
They then transplanted her own periosteum (a membrane which covers the surface of a bone) on top of the recently cut areas. This was to ... «3DPrint.com, Jun 15»

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