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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 [-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 [os″te-o-kon-dro″mah-to´-sis] the occurrence of multiple osteochondromas.
osteochondromatosis the occurrence of multiple osteochondromas. See multiple cartilaginous exostosis. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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