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Definition of Osteomyelitis

1. Noun. An inflammation of bone and bone marrow (usually caused by bacterial infection).

Definition of Osteomyelitis

1. Noun. (pathology) An infection of the bone ¹

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Definition of Osteomyelitis

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Medical Definition of Osteomyelitis

1. Inflammation of bone caused by a pyogenic organism. It may remain localised or may spread through the bone to involve the marrow, cortex, cancellous tissue and periosteum. Origin: Gr. Myelos = marrow This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

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