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osteomyelitis

 

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Noun osteomyelitis has 1 sense
  1. osteomyelitis - an inflammation of bone and bone marrow (usually caused by bacterial infection)
    --1 is a kind of
    osteitis

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Osteomyelitis

Definition: Osteomyelitis is a serious bone infection that occurs due to the invasion of bacteria or other pathogens into the bone tissue.

Examples

  • Sense 1: Medical Condition

    Noun: Osteomyelitis can be caused by various bacteria, such as Staphylococcus aureus, and typically results in inflammation, pain, and bone damage.

    Example sentence: The patient was diagnosed with chronic osteomyelitis in his leg.

  • Sense 2: Localized Infection

    Noun: Toe osteomyelitis is a localized form of the infection that affects the bone in the affected toe, often leading to complications and the need for medical intervention.

    Example sentence: The surgeon recommended amputation as a solution for severe toe osteomyelitis.

  • Sense 3: Common Treatments

    Noun: Antibiotics and surgical debridement are common treatments used to address osteomyelitis.

    Example sentence: The doctor prescribed a six-week course of antibiotics to treat the non-acute osteomyelitis.

  • Sense 4: Complications

    Noun: If left untreated, osteomyelitis can lead to severe complications, such as bone necrosis and the spread of the infection to nearby tissues.

    Example sentence: The patient's untreated osteomyelitis progressed to a chronic state, resulting in bone necrosis.

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