Periosteoma
A benign tumor that arises from the periosteum. Also known as periostoma.
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- 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).
- Peripheral
Situated away from the center, as opposed to centrally located. For example, peripheral vision means the type of vision that allows one to see objects that are not in the center of one’s visual field. The word “peripheral” comes from the Greek “peripheria” (“peri-“, around or about + “pherein”, to bear, carry). An IV (intravenous) […]
- Peripheral artery disease
A form of peripheral vascular disease in which there is partial or total blockage of an artery, usually one leading to a leg or arm. Leg artery disease and arm artery disease are somewhat different. Leg artery disease is usually due to atherosclerosis. Fatty deposits build up along artery walls and impair the blood circulation. […]