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sequestrum

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English

Noun

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sequestrum (plural sequestrums or sequestra)

  1. A fragment of bone or other dead tissue that has separated during necrosis.

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Etymology

Substantive form of the neuter of sequester (adjective).

Noun

sequestrum n (genitive sequestrī); second declension

  1. depository
  2. escrow

Declension

Second-declension noun (neuter).

Descendants

  • Italian: sequestro
  • Polish: sekwestr
  • Portuguese: sequestro
  • Spanish: secuestro
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