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osteitis
[ os-tee-ahy-tis ]
noun
, Pathology.
- inflammation of the substance of bone.
osteitis
/ ˌɒstɪˈaɪtɪs; ˌɒstɪˈɪtɪk /
noun
- 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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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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