Chondrosis

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɑnˈdiˈɹoʊˈsɪs/

Chondrosis (noun)

  1. A medical condition where cartilage tissue slowly breaks down, often causing pain and stiffness in nearby joints.
  2. A general term for problems involving cartilage, including damage or abnormal changes in its structure.

Examples

  • Chondrosis causes cartilage degeneration over time.
  • The doctor explained that chondrosis is cartilage degeneration.