periostitis
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of periostitis
First recorded in 1835–45; periost(eum) + -itis
Example Sentences
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Simple acute periostitis may also occur in cases where an actual wound is in existence, but where such wound, fortunately, remains aseptic.
From Diseases of the Horse's Foot by Reeks, Harry Caulton
In the mild cases of periostitis it is by no means easy positively to determine its presence, for there are no special symptoms by which it may be distinguished from pure laminitis.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
Chronic ostitis and periostitis denote long-continued and increased vascular supply.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 2 "Bohemia" to "Borgia, Francis" by Various
It is also very effective in different neuralgias of a gouty or rheumatic origin, as in ischias, prosopalgia, periostitis, and especially in earache, tearing pains in the ears, and otitis.
From New, Old, and Forgotten Remedies: Papers by Many Writers by Anshutz, Edward Pollock
The leg being now carefully examined, a local periostitis is readily discovered at the point of the injury, the part being warm, swollen, and painful.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
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