periostitis
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of periostitis
First recorded in 1835–45; periost(eum) + -itis
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The periosteum becomes inflamed; a widespread suppurative periostitis is the result; necrosis of the bone from insufficient nutrition follows, while mechanical pressure on the pus aids in its absorption.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
Symptoms.—This condition of periostitis is often difficult to determine.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
Was there a deficiency of nutrition at this point? or anemia from some change in the nutrient artery,—the result of the periostitis of the long bones?
From Report on Surgery to the Santa Clara County Medical Society by Cox, Joseph Bradford
Definition of Terms.—Any diseased process that affects the periosteum is spoken of as periostitis; the term osteomyelitis is employed when it is located in the marrow.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis
The wound becomes contaminated, and the case of simple periostitis is soon changed into the suppurative form.
From Diseases of the Horse's Foot by Reeks, Harry Caulton
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