First Known Use: 1843
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periostitis
noun peri·os·ti·tis \-ˌäs-ˈtī-təs\
Definition of PERIOSTITIS
: inflammation of the periosteum
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Origin of PERIOSTITIS
New Latin
Medical Dictionary
periostitis
noun peri·os·ti·tis \-ˌäs-ˈtīt-əs\
Medical Definition of PERIOSTITIS
: inflammation of the periosteum
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