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Preferred term

Chondromalacia Patellae  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A degeneration of the ARTICULAR CARTILAGE of the PATELLA, caused by a decrease in sulfated MUCOPOLYSACCHARIDES in the ground substance. When accompanied by pain, it is sometimes considered part of or confused with PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN SYNDROME.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Patella, Chondromalacia Of

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-S0GP8ZFR-9

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