enchondroma

noun

en·​chon·​dro·​ma ˌen-ˌkän-ˈdrō-mə, ˌeŋ- How to pronounce enchondroma (audio)
plural enchondromas also enchondromata -mət-ə How to pronounce enchondroma (audio)
: a tumor consisting of cartilaginous tissue
especially : one arising where cartilage does not normally exist
enchondromatous adjective

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“Enchondroma.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/enchondroma. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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