chondromalacia patellae
noun
variants
or chondromalacia patella
: pain over the front of the knee with softening of the articular cartilage of the patella see runner's knee
In chondromalacia patellae, the cartilage has softened and crumbled. Fortunately, the damage can heal itself, but it requires rest.—
Paul Donohue, The St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Paul Donohue, The St. Louis Post-DispatchDictionary Entries Near chondromalacia patellae
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“Chondromalacia patellae.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/chondromalacia%20patellae. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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