noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An infection of the bone uncountable, usually
2. 2
   an inflammation of bone and bone marrow (usually caused by bacterial infection) wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

agueanthraxappendicitisarthritisblack deathbronchitis

Etymology

From osteo- + myelitis.

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