osteomyelitis

Noun

Meaning

an inflammation of bone and bone marrow (usually caused by bacterial infection)

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

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Hypernyms

osteitis

Phrases with the word

cryptococcal osteomyelitis

Examples

Other complications include sinobronchitis, maxillary osteomyelitis, and frontal bone osteomyelitis. citation citation citation citation Osteomyelitis of the frontal bone often originates from a spreading thrombo-phlebitis. Source: Internet

Besides the pain and inconvenience of repeated infections, getting osteomyelitis under control early provides the best chance for recovery. Source: Internet

He suffered from chronic osteomyelitis for the last seven years of his life. Source: Internet

Regional bone infection (BCG osteomyelitis or osteitis) and disseminated BCG infection are rare complications of BCG vaccination, but potentially life-threatening. Source: Internet

The Company is also studying DALVANCE in pediatric and adult osteomyelitis and endocarditis. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

osteomorphometry osteomuscular osteomyelitic osteomyoarticular osteomyocutaneous osteon