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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

sequestrum

/ˈskwɛstriəm/ noun · British & US
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What does sequestrum mean?

noun

A piece of dead bone that has become separated from the living bone and is surrounded by a layer of granulation tissue. A sequestrum is often formed as a result of an infection.

Example

"The doctor ordered an X-ray to check for a sequestrum in the patient's leg."

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