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Noun
- 1. periosteum, membrane, tissue layer
- usage: a dense fibrous membrane covering the surface of bones (except at their extremities) and serving as an attachment for tendons and muscles; contains nerves and blood vessels that nourish the enclosed bone
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Definition and meaning of periosteum (Dictionary)