osteochondritis dissecans

noun

osteochondritis dis·​se·​cans -ˈdis-ə-ˌkanz How to pronounce osteochondritis dissecans (audio)
: partial or complete detachment of a fragment of bone and cartilage at a joint

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“Osteochondritis dissecans.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/osteochondritis%20dissecans. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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