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enchondroma

[ en-kuhn-droh-muh ]

noun

Pathology.
plural enchondromas, enchondromata
  1. a growth of cartilage within the shaft or substance of a bone.


enchondroma

/ ˌɛ԰əˈəʊə /

noun

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

  • ˌԳDzˈdzٴdzܲ, adjective
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Other Word Forms

  • ·Dz·dz··ٴdzܲ [en-k, uh, n-, drom, -, uh, -t, uh, s, -, droh, -m, uh, -], adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of enchondroma1

1840–50; < New Latin < Greek en- en- 2 + óԻ ( os ) cartilage + -oma
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Word History and Origins

Origin of enchondroma1

C19: New Latin from Greek, from en- ² + khondros cartilage
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Example Sentences

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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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