1. Inflammation of the hip joint, typically caused by infection or disease.
Usage: medical term; also called coxitis tuberculosa when caused by tuberculosis

Examples

• The patient was diagnosed with coxitis after experiencing persistent hip pain and limited mobility.
• Coxitis can result from bacterial infection or tuberculosis affecting the hip joint.
• Early treatment of coxitis is important to prevent permanent damage to the hip.
• The doctor ordered imaging studies to confirm the diagnosis of coxitis.