PERIOSTITIDES
\pˈi͡əɹɪˌɒstɪtˌa͡ɪdz], \pˈiəɹɪˌɒstɪtˌaɪdz], \p_ˈiə_ɹ_ɪ__ˌɒ_s_t_ɪ_t_ˌaɪ_d_z]\
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Inflammation of the periosteum. The condition is generally chronic, and is marked by tenderness and swelling of the bone and an aching pain. Acute periostitis is due to infection, is characterized by diffuse suppuration, severe pain, and constitutional symptoms, and usually results in necrosis. (Dorland, 27th ed)
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