osteochondromatosis /os·teo·chon·dro·ma·to·sis/ (-kon-dro″mah-to´sis) occurrence of multiple osteochondromas, sometimes specifically denoting one of the disorders multiple cartilaginous exostoses or enchondromatosis.
osteochondromatosis
os·te·o·chon·dro·ma·to·sis ( s t - -kndr-m -t s s)n. |
osteochondromatosis
[-kon′drōmətō′sis]
the transformation of synovial villi into bone and cartilage masses, causing loose bodies in the joints. It usually develops in joints affected by injury or degenerative disease.
osteochondromatosis
the occurrence of multiple osteochondromas. See multiple cartilaginous exostosis.
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