osteitis

[ os-tee-ahy-tis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. inflammation of the substance of bone.

osteitis

/ ˌɒstɪˈɪtɪk; ˌɒstɪˈaɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of a bone

Derived Forms

• osteitic, adjective

Other Words From

• os·te·it·ic [os-tee-, it, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of osteitis¹

First recorded in 1830–40; oste- + -itis

Example Sentences

The latter affection frequently involves the bones, and for this reason the pastern is the most frequent seat of osteitis.

From Project Gutenberg