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chondromalacia

American

[kon-droh-muh-ley-shuh, -shee-uh, -see-uh] / ˌkɒn droʊ məˈleɪ ʃə, -ʃi ə, -si ə /

noun

Pathology.

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

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

From Reuters • Aug. 7, 2018

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