chondrocele

/kɒndroʊˈsiliː/

Definitions

1. noun

a tumor-like protrusion of hyaline cartilage within the wall of a joint, especially the intervertebral disc, often occurring in the hip or knee joint of a child.

“The patient was diagnosed with a chondrocele in her left knee joint.”

Synonyms

  • cartilaginous tumor
  • osteochondroma

Antonyms

  • fibrocartilaginous tumor