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chondromalacia /chon·dro·ma·la·cia/ (kon″dro-mah-la´shah) abnormal softening of cartilage.
chondromalacia [kon′drōməlā′shə] Etymology: Gk, chondros + malakia, softness a softening of cartilage. Chondromalacia fetalis is a lethal congenital form of the condition in which a stillborn infant has soft and pliable limbs. Chondromalacia patellae occurs in young adults after knee injury and is characterized by swelling, pain, and degenerative changes, which are revealed on x-ray examination. chondromalacia abnormal softening of cartilage. chondromalacia Progressive erosion of cartilage How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Drew unavailable at least for the day with chondromalacia in his left knee, the Dodgers and their patchwork lineup appeared doomed yet again against Padres right-hander Brian Lawrence, whose first seven innings defied his 4-6 record and 4. At this point, you need to make sure that you are not dealing with another condition, such as a chronic meniscal (cartilage) tear, a sprained lateral collateral ligament (LCL), or lateral chondromalacia (a softening of the cartilage). Idiopathic cystic chondromalacia (endochondral pseudocyst of the auricle) is a benign cystic degenerative lesion of the auricular cartilage. |
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