phalangitis
/ˌfælənˈdʒaɪtɪs/
noun
- Inflammation of one or more of the phalanges (the small bones in the fingers or toes).
- Phalangitis can result from an infection or injury to the finger bones.
- Treatment for phalangitis often includes rest, ice, and antibiotics.
- The doctor diagnosed phalangitis after the patient's finger became swollen and painful.