chondromalacia

[kon-droh-muh-ley-shuh, -shee-uh, -see-uh]

noun

Pathology.

1. degeneration of cartilage in the knee, usually caused by excessive wear between the patella and lower end of the femur.

Word History and Origins

Origin of chondromalacia¹

chondr(i)o- + malacia

Example Sentences

—The Minnesota Twins placed right-hander Matt Belisle on the 10-day disabled list with right knee chondromalacia.

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Last week, Williams visited famed orthopedist Dr. James Andrews, who diagnosed chondromalacia, irritation under the kneecap.

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The Warriors originally said Bogut had tendinitis before listing it as knee chondromalacia and bone edema.

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The team originally said Bogut had tendinitis and now lists him as having knee chondromalacia and bone edema, a painful injury that causes bone marrow to swell and absorb fluid.

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The team now describes his right knee tendinitis as bone edema and chondromalacia.

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