enchondroma

[en-kuhn-droh-muh]

noun

Pathology.

plural

enchondromas, enchondromata 

1. a growth of cartilage within the shaft or substance of a bone.

enchondroma

/ ˌɛnkənˈdrəʊmə /

noun

1. pathol a benign cartilaginous tumour, most commonly in the bones of the hands or feet

Other Word Forms

• enchondromatous adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of enchondroma¹

1840–50; < New Latin < Greek en- en- ² + chóndr ( os ) cartilage + -ōma -oma

Word History and Origins

Origin of enchondroma¹

C19: New Latin from Greek, from _en- ² + khondros cartilage

Example Sentences

Some of M�ller's work in this line, his study of enchondromata for instance, Virchow confesses to have been part of the inspiration that led to his own later work.

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Roentgenray examination may show the shadow of enchondromata or osteomata, and will also show variations in aeration should the tumor be in a bronchus.

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They usually project from the surface of the bone, and may attain an enormous size; sometimes they grow in the interior of a bone, the so-called enchondroma.

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Excision of the larynx has found its chief indication in carcinoma, but has been employed in sarcoma, polyps, tuberculosis, enchondroma, stenosis, and necrosis.

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The associated development of tracheal nodular enchondromata has been described.

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