Meaning Of The Word Sequestrum

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What's The Definition Of Sequestrum?

sequestrum in American English
a piece of dead bone which has become separated from the surrounding healthy bone
noun: a fragment of bone that has become necrotic as a result of disease or injury and has separated from the normal bone structure

sequestrum in British English
noun: a detached piece of necrotic bone that often migrates to a wound, abscess, etc

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