English Explanatory Dictionary

involucrum

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A sheath that covers or envelopes, especially one that forms around the sequestrum of new bone.
  2. An involucre.

Pronunciation

/ˌɪnvəˈluːkɹəm/

Word forms

involucrum involucra

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin involūcrum. Doublet of involucre.

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