sequestrum

noun
se·​ques·​trum | \ si-ˈkwe-strəm How to pronounce sequestrum (audio) \
plural sequestrums also sequestra\ si-​ˈkwe-​strə How to pronounce sequestra (audio) \

Definition of sequestrum

: a fragment of dead bone detached from adjoining sound bone

First Known Use of sequestrum

1831, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for sequestrum

New Latin, from Latin, legal sequestration, from sequester

Keep scrolling for more

Keep scrolling for more

More Definitions for sequestrum

sequestrum

noun
se·​ques·​trum | \ si-ˈkwes-trəm How to pronounce sequestrum (audio) \
plural sequestrums also sequestra\ -​trə How to pronounce sequestra (audio) \

Medical Definition of sequestrum

: a fragment of dead bone detached from adjoining sound bone