synovial chondroma

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chondroma /chon·dro·ma/ (kon-dro´mah) pl. chondromas, chondro´mata a benign tumor or tumor-like growth of mature hyaline cartilage. It may remain centrally within the substance of a cartilage or bone (enchondroma) or may develop on the surface (juxtacortical or periosteal c.) .

joint chondroma a mass of cartilage in the synovial membrane of a joint.

synovial chondroma a cartilaginous body formed in a synovial membrane.

synovial chondroma,

a rare cartilaginous growth in the connective tissue below the synovial membrane of the joints, tendon sheaths, or bursa. Foci on the surface may develop stalks and then detach, resulting in numerous loose bodies within the joint. Also called synovial chondromatosis.

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