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chondromatosis /chon·dro·ma·to·sis/ (-mah-to´sis) formation of multiple chondromas. synovial chondromatosis a rare condition in which cartilage is formed in the synovial membrane of joints, tendon sheaths, or bursae, sometimes being detached and producing a number of loose bodies.
chondromatosis [kon′drōmətō′sis] a condition characterized by the presence of many cartilaginous tumors. A kind of chondromatosis is synovial chondroma. chondromatosis formation of multiple chondromas. synovial chondromatosis a rare condition in which cartilage is formed in the synovial membrane of joints, tendon sheaths or bursae, sometimes becoming detached and producing a number of loose bodies. 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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Synovial chondromatosis is not a true neoplasm; rather, it represents a metaplastic process. Simultaneous villonodular synovitis and synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint: Report of a case. |
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