osteitis

American  

[os-tee-ahy-tis] / ˌɒs tiˈaɪ tɪs /

noun

Pathology.

1. inflammation of the substance of bone.

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osteitis British  

/ ˌɒstɪˈɪtɪk, ˌɒstɪˈaɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of a bone

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Other Word Forms

• osteitic adjective

Etymology

Origin of osteitis

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

Example Sentences

Before there is evidence of an exostosis, diagnosis of ringbone is not easy, for it is then a problem of detecting the presence of a ligamentous sprain, periostitis, or osteitis.

From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor

Acromegaly is distinguished from osteitis deformans in that it is limited to hypertrophy of the hands, feet, and face, and it usually begins earlier.

From Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine by Pyle, Walter L. (Walter Lytle)

Trepanation was certainly practised in the treatment of certain diseases of the bone, such as osteitis or caries.

From Manners and Monuments of Prehistoric Peoples by D'Anvers, N.

One of the crania had been trepanned, the position of the operation showing that its object had been to treat an osteitis.

From Manners and Monuments of Prehistoric Peoples by D'Anvers, N.

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

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry