noun
- Plural of osteomyelitis; infections of the bone or bone marrow, typically caused by bacteria.
Usage: medical/technical term; plural form
Examples
- The patient was treated for multiple osteomyelitides affecting both legs.
- Recurrent osteomyelitides can lead to chronic bone damage if left untreated.
- Doctors identified several osteomyelitides in the imaging studies.
- The antibiotic regimen was designed to address the various osteomyelitides simultaneously.
- Osteomyelitides in children require prompt diagnosis and aggressive treatment.