Osteitis

noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
inflammation of bone uncountable, usually
2
inflammation of a bone as a consequence of infection or trauma or degeneration wordnet

Synonyms

appendicitis arthritis bronchitis bunion colitis encephalitis

Etymology

From osteo- + -itis.

Related phrases

osteitis deformans osteitis fibrosa osteitis pubis

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