Perioperative
Literally, around (the time of) surgery. More specifically, the period of time extending from when the patient goes into the hospital, clinic, or doctor’s office for surgery until the time the patient is discharged home.
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- Periosteal
Pertaining to the periosteum.
- Periosteoma
A benign tumor that arises from the periosteum. Also known as periostoma.
- Periosteum
A dense membrane composed of fibrous connective tissue that closely wraps all bone except that of the articulating surfaces in joints, which is covered by a synovial membrane.
- Periostitis
Inflammation of the periosteum.
- Periostoma
A benign tumor arising from the periosteum, the dense membrane composed of fibrous connective tissue that closely wraps (invests) all bone (except the articular surfaces of bone in joints which are covered by synovial membranes).