noun
- infection of bone or bone marrow, usually caused by bacteria
Usage: medical
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with osteomyelitis after the bone biopsy.
- Chronic osteomyelitis can be difficult to treat with antibiotics alone.
- The surgeon removed infected tissue to prevent the osteomyelitis from spreading.
- Early detection of osteomyelitis is crucial for successful treatment.
- The child developed osteomyelitis following a compound fracture.
- MRI scans can help doctors identify osteomyelitis in its early stages.