osteomyelitis
/ˌɑstioʊˌmaɪəˈlaɪtɪs/
noun
- An infection of the bone, usually caused by bacteria, that can cause pain, swelling, and damage to bone tissue.
- Symptoms of osteomyelitis include fever, bone pain, and redness over the affected area.
- Osteomyelitis often requires long-term antibiotic treatment to clear the infection.
- The athlete developed osteomyelitis after an open fracture became infected.