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subperiosteal

subperiosteal

1 9.9
Under the thin layer that covers a bone
  • adjective
  • /ˌsʌbˌpɛr.iˈɒs.ti.əl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : subperióstico
  • The doctor explained that the subperiosteal hematoma needed monitoring for potential complications.
  • subperiosteal abscess

Examples

  • Greater subperiosteal hematoma and stronger periosteum in children contribute to a more rapid formation of callus (healing bone).

    Academic text (2006)
  • Figure 2. Contrast-enhanced axial CT of the sinuses identifies a subperiosteal abscess (arrow).

    Academic text (2002)
  • The latter is a safe and effective means of surgical drainage of the sinuses and subperiosteal abscesses.

    Academic text (2002)
  • It is being used for more indications, and we have observed its benefits with regard to surgical drainage in most patients who have sinusitis and subperiosteal abscess.

    Academic text (2002)
  • Our study also revealed an increase in the use of endoscopic sinus surgery (7 of 10 patients) to drain sinuses and subperiosteal abscesses during the latter 9 years.

    Academic text (2002)
  • In a previous publication, we reported that SOU is useful in differentiating between orbital cellulitis and subperiosteal abscess in seven children who had sinus-induced orbital infections.

    Academic text (2001)
  • The mucosal incision is made just below the mucogingival junction, and a subperiosteal flap is reflected to expose the anterior mandible and mental nerves.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Subperiosteal insertion of PHDPE grafts over a rigid, bony surface (such as the chin or malar eminence) is generally benign.

    Academic text (2014)
  • The surgeon drained the subperiosteal abscess to alleviate the patient's pain.

  • A subperiosteal implant was placed during the procedure to enhance stability.

How Deep

subperiosteal
  • Specialized
1 9.9
submuscular
  • Specialized
6.8
muscular
  • Specialized
20 3.3
subcutaneous
  • Specialized
8 7.2
superficial
20 5.3

Surface Forms

subperiosteal positive

Morphology

subperiosteal = periosteal (semi-transparent) = sub + peri + oste + al

The relation is a clear prefixation: 'sub-' (beneath) added to 'periosteal' yields 'beneath the periosteum'.

Etymology

Subperiosteal breaks into sub- ('under') and peri- + oste- ('around' and 'bone'), as in periosteum which is the 'covering' of a bone, so subperiosteal means 'under the covering around a bone'.