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osteitis

[ os-tee-ahy-tis ]

noun

, Pathology.
  1. inflammation of the substance of bone.

osteitis

/ ˌɒstɪˈɪtɪk; ˌɒstɪˈaɪtɪs /

noun

  1. inflammation of a bone

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Derived Forms

  • osteitic, adjective

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Other Words From

  • os·te·it·ic [os-tee-, it, -ik], adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of osteitis1

First recorded in 1830–40; oste- + -itis

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Example Sentences

The latter affection frequently involves the bones, and for this reason the pastern is the most frequent seat of osteitis.

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Osteichthyesosteitis deformans

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