Brodie, Sir Benjamin Collins

(brō′dē)

Brit. surgeon, 1783-1862.

Brodie abscess

A localized infection of bone, esp. of one of the long bones of the lower extremities.
SYN: SEE: bone abscess

Brodie knee

Osteomyelitis of the knee.

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