PERIOSTOSIS
\pˈi͡əɹɪəstˈə͡ʊsɪs], \pˈiəɹɪəstˈəʊsɪs], \p_ˈiə_ɹ_ɪ__ə_s_t_ˈəʊ_s_ɪ_s]\
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Tumour of the periosteum. Tumours are so called which are developed on bones, and formed by their outer membrane. These tumours are more rapidly developed, have a less degree of consistence, and sooner disperse than exostoses, which they resemble greatly.
By Robley Dunglison