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Etymology

1. osteomyelitis

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

Etymology

  • myelitis (English)
  • osteo- (English)

Sentences with osteomyelitis


1. Noun, singular or mass
Jawbone infections are also known as osteomyelitis of the jaw and osteonecrosis of the jaw.

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