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Which type of connective tissue is inflamed in cases of periostitis?

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Periostitis is an acute inflammation of the living tissue enclosing bone, called the periosteum. Athletes and people who often lift heavy loads are prone to the condition, as it is can be caused by repeated stress on the bones.
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