per·i·cra·ni·um (p r  -kr  n - m)n. pl. per·i·cra·ni·a (-n -) The external periosteum that covers the outer surface of the skull. [New Latin pericr nium, from Greek perikrnion, from neuter of perikrnios, around the skull : peri-, peri- + krnion, cranium; see cranium.]per i·crani·al adj. |
pericranium [ˌpɛrɪˈkreɪnɪəm]
n pl -nia [-nɪə]
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) the fibrous membrane covering the external surface of the skull
[New Latin, from Greek perikranion]
pericranial adj
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