periostitis

[per-ee-o-stahy-tis]

noun

Pathology.

1. inflammation of the periosteum.

periostitis

/ ˌpɛrɪɒˈstɪtɪk, ˌpɛrɪɒˈstaɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of the periosteum

Other Word Forms

• periostitic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of periostitis¹

First recorded in 1835–45; periost(eum) + -itis

Example Sentences

Periostitis is an occasional sequel.

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In the few cases, he says, in which the periostitis is followed by necrosis the extent of dead bone has always been less than that of the inflammation over it.

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Infective periostitis or acute necrosis.

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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.

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Py�mia is commonly preceded by some local inflammatory wound-complication, such as suppurative periostitis, osteo-myelitis, etc., and is rarely developed before the end of the second week after the receipt of the injury.

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