periostitis
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peri·os·ti·tis

noun \-ˌäs-ˈtī-təs\

Definition of PERIOSTITIS

: inflammation of the periosteum

Origin of PERIOSTITIS

New Latin
First Known Use: 1843

peri·os·ti·tis

noun \-ˌäs-ˈtīt-əs\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of PERIOSTITIS

: inflammation of the periosteum

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