1. Inflammation of the periosteum, the membrane of connective tissue that covers the outer surface of bones.
Usage: medical term; also spelled periostitis or periosteitis

Examples

• The patient was diagnosed with periostitis after experiencing severe bone pain and swelling.
• Periostitis can result from infection, injury, or systemic disease affecting the skeletal system.
• The doctor ordered imaging tests to confirm periostitis in the patient's tibia.
• Chronic periostitis may lead to bone remodeling and permanent structural changes.
• Treatment for periostitis typically involves addressing the underlying cause of inflammation.