osteoradionecrosis

American

[os-tee-oh-rey-dee-oh-nuh-kroh-sis, -ne-] / ˌɒs ti oʊˌreɪ di oʊ nəˈkroʊ sɪs, -nɛ- /

noun

Pathology.

bone tissue death induced by radiation.

Etymology

Origin of osteoradionecrosis

osteo- + radio- + necrosis

Example Sentences

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A trial originally began in July 2022, but the jury was discharged the following month after Brooks was admitted to hospital, suffering osteoradionecrosis - a medical complication of radiotherapy, which required surgery.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2025

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