periosteum
(per-i-os-te-um)
5 syllables
Definition
noun. a dense layer of connective tissue that covers bones.
Example Sentence
The bone has a periosteum.
More Example Sentences
The periosteum protects the bone.
Synonyms
bone membrane; connective tissue; osseous layer
Antonyms
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