pericranium
/ˌpɛrɪˈkreɪniəm/
noun
- The membrane that covers the outer surface of the skull bones.
- The pericranium protects the skull and helps nourish the bone.
- During the anatomy lesson, the teacher pointed to the pericranium on the model.
- A blow to the head can damage the pericranium and cause a hematoma.
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