osteitis

/ɒstɪˈaɪtɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

Inflammation of the bone

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with osteitis due to the chronic infection.”

2. noun

A type of bone disease characterized by inflammation

“The patient’s osteitis was a result of the long-term use of corticosteroids.”

Synonyms

  • bone inflammation
  • osteomyelitis

Antonyms

  • bone formation
  • osteosis