Osteomyelitis Types and Definition

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Osteomyelitis is the inflammation of ______ and bone marrow.

bone

The word “osteomyelitis” originates from the ancient Greek words ______ (bone) and muelinos (marrow).

osteon

Acute osteomyelitis is the infection of ______.

bone

Dr. Hanan Hosny is an expert in the field of ______.

osteomyelitis Signup and view all the answers

Osteomyelitis is a type of ______ of bone and bone marrow.

inflammation Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Osteomyelitis = Infection of bone and bone marrow Acute Osteomyelitis = Chronic infection of bone and bone marrow Osteon = Ancient Greek word for bone Muelinos = Ancient Greek word for bone marrow Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their descriptions:

Osteomyelitis = Inflammation of bone and bone marrow Acute Osteomyelitis = Sudden infection of bone Chronic Osteomyelitis = Long-term infection of bone Dr. Hanan Hosny = Expert in osteomyelitis treatment Signup and view all the answers

Match the following words with their origins:

Osteomyelitis = Ancient Greek words osteon and muelinos Osteon = Latin word for bone Muelinos = Ancient Greek word for marrow Inflammation = French word for swelling Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their types:

Acute Osteomyelitis = Sudden infection of bone Chronic Osteomyelitis = Long-term infection of bone Osteomyelitis = Inflammation of bone and bone marrow Septic Arthritis = Infection of joints Signup and view all the answers

Match the following individuals with their fields of expertise:

Dr. Hanan Hosny = Osteomyelitis treatment Dr. John Smith = Cardiology Dr. Jane Doe = Pediatrics Dr. Michael Brown = Oncology Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of osteomyelitis?

An inflammation of bone and bone marrow Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the word 'osteomyelitis'?

From ancient Greek words meaning 'bone' and 'marrow' Signup and view all the answers

What is Dr. Hanan Hosny's field of expertise?

Orthopedics Signup and view all the answers

What is acute osteomyelitis?

An infection of the bone Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between acute and chronic osteomyelitis?

The question does not provide enough information to determine the difference Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary tissues affected in osteomyelitis?

bone and bone marrow Signup and view all the answers

What is the literal meaning of the term 'osteomyelitis'?

inflammation of bone and marrow Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of acute osteomyelitis?

Infection of existing bone Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying cause of osteomyelitis?

Inflammation Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Dr. Hanan Hosny in the context of osteomyelitis?

Expert in the field of osteomyelitis Signup and view all the answers

Osteomyelitis is a bacterial infection of bone and bone marrow.

True Signup and view all the answers

Dr. Hanan Hosny is a specialist in the field of osteomyelitis.

True Signup and view all the answers

The term 'osteomyelitis' originates from the ancient Greek words for bone and brain.

False Signup and view all the answers

Acute osteomyelitis is a chronic infection of bone and bone marrow.

False Signup and view all the answers

Osteomyelitis only affects the bone marrow.

False Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Osteomyelitis

Osteomyelitis is the inflammation of bone and bone marrow.
The word "osteomyelitis" originates from the ancient Greek words "osteon" (bone) and "myelinos" (marrow).