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Osteomyelitis

OrthopedicsInfectious DiseaseImportant

Infection of bone, most commonly caused by Staphylococcus aureus.

Korean

골수염

뼈의 감염; 황색 포도구균이 가장 흔한 원인균.

French

Ostéomyélite

Infection osseuse, le plus souvent causée par Staphylococcus aureus.

Word parts

  • oste/oRoot(Greek) Bone
  • myel/oRoot(Greek) Spinal cord; bone marrow
  • -itisSuffix(Greek) Inflammation

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