What is another word for periosteum?

Pronunciation: [pˈi͡əɹɪəstˈiːəm] (IPA)

There are several synonyms for the term "periosteum," which refers to the thin, fibrous membrane that covers the outer surface of bones. Some common synonyms include "perichondrium" (the fibrous membrane that covers cartilage), "osseocartilaginous membrane" (the thin, fibrous membrane that covers both bone and cartilage), and "osteogenic tissue" (the tissue that contains the osteoblasts and stem cells responsible for bone growth and repair). Other related terms include "endosteum" (the thin, fibrous membrane that lines the inner surface of bones), "osteoclasts" (the cells responsible for breaking down and remodeling bone), and "bone matrix" (the extracellular material that provides the structure and support for bone tissue).

Synonyms for Periosteum:

What are the hypernyms for Periosteum?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Periosteum?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

What are the meronyms for Periosteum?

Meronyms are words that refer to a part of something, where the whole is denoted by another word.
  • meronyms for periosteum (as nouns)

Usage examples for Periosteum

The disease may also begin in the periosteum, or covering of the bone, and destroy the bone from without inward.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
The periosteum strips very easily from the bone.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
The bone is melted away and pus escapes from the bone under the periosteum, involving the soft tissues.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler

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