osteomyelitis
an inflammation of the bone and bone marrow, usually caused by bacterial infection.
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How to use osteomyelitis in a sentence
In such conditions as acute osteomyelitis or acute peritonitis, we see the most typical clinical pictures of this condition.
Manual of Surgery | Alexis Thomson and Alexander MilesInflammation at the ossifying junction is included under the term osteomyelitis.
Manual of Surgery | Alexis Thomson and Alexander Milesosteomyelitis is rare in the bones of the carpus and tarsus, and the associated joints are usually infected from the outset.
Manual of Surgery | Alexis Thomson and Alexander MilesTenderness localised to the ossifying junction is the most valuable diagnostic sign of osteomyelitis.
Manual of Surgery | Alexis Thomson and Alexander MilesUnder less favourable conditions, the late results of osteomyelitis may be more serious.
Manual of Surgery | Alexis Thomson and Alexander Miles
British Dictionary definitions for osteomyelitis
/ (ˌɒstɪəʊˌmaɪɪˈlaɪtɪs) /
inflammation of bone marrow, caused by infection
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