1. relating to or affecting the periosteum, the membrane surrounding bones
Usage: medical

Examples

• The surgeon carefully avoided damaging the periosteal layer during the operation.
• Periosteal inflammation can cause significant bone pain.
• The X-ray showed periosteal thickening around the fracture site.
• Periosteal blood vessels supply nutrients to the outer bone surface.
• The patient experienced periosteal tenderness after the injury.
• Periosteal reactions are visible on radiographic imaging.