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Chondritis
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ChondritisInflammation of the cartilage.
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Inflammation
A reaction to an injury to the body - by infection, chemicals or physical agents. The symptoms can be - depending on the location of the injury- redness, swelling, heat and pain. The purpose of the inflammation is to dilute and destroy the agent causing the inflammation. To do this, the immune system starts a cascade of actions that causes active cells to gather at the affected location. It is these cells and fluids that cause the redness, swelling, heat and pain.
Cartilage
A firm, flexible connective tissue. In vertebrates, the cartilage forms the skeleton in the early stages of development, after which it is largely replaced by bone. Some cartilage remains at the joints to give flexibility and support.
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Chondrocalcinosis
Calcification of articular cartilage. May be associated with attacks of joint inflammation that may mimic gout ('Pseudogout').
Chondrodysplasia
Congenital condition in which there is a mutation of a collagen-associated gene.
Chondroitin sulfate
A glycosaminoglycan (formerly called a mucopolysaccharide) found in cartilage, bone, blood vessels and connective tissues. There are two forms: chondroitin sulfate A and chondroitin sulfate C. One or both types accumulate abnormally in several of the mucopolysaccharidosis disorders. Chondroitin sulfate B is now called dermatan sulfate.
Chondromalacia
Softening of cartilage.
Chondromalacia patellae
A condition in which knee pain results from wear of the cartilage at the back of the kneecap (patella).
Chondroplasia
The formation of cartilage by specialized cells called chondrocytes.
Chondrosarcoma
A malignant tumor that forms in cartilage cells (chondroplasts) and that produces cartilage matrix. Chondrosarcoma can be primary or secondary. Primary chondrosarcoma forms in bone and is found in children. Secondary chondrosarcoma arises from preexisting benign defects of cartilage (such as an osteochondroma or enchondroma), usually after age 40. Treatment is mainly by surgery.
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Chill
A cold sensation with shivering that sometimes occurs before a fever.
Chiropractic
An approach to health care based on the assumption that most diseases are caused by pressure on the nerves. This pressure is thought to be caused by faulty alignment of the bones that prevents the nerves from functioning properly.
Chloasma
See melasma.
Chlorination
The addition of chlorine to kill harmful microorganisms in water or sewage.
Cholesteatoma
A tumor-like mass that sometimes forms as a result of a chronic middle ear infection.
Chondritis
Chondromalacia
Softening of cartilage.
Cilia
Short, hair-like structures extending from certain cells.
Circulation
The flow of blood through the body. Includes the heart, arteries, veins and capillaries.
Claustrophobia
Fear of closed spaces.
Clavicle
Collarbone.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Inflammation
A reaction to an injury to the body - by infection, chemicals or physical agents. The symptoms can be - depending on the location of the injury- redness, swelling, heat and pain. The purpose of the inflammation is to dilute and destroy the agent causing the inflammation. To do this, the immune system starts a cascade of actions that causes active cells to gather at the affected location. It is these cells and fluids that cause the redness, swelling, heat and pain.
Cartilage
A firm, flexible connective tissue. In vertebrates, the cartilage forms the skeleton in the early stages of development, after which it is largely replaced by bone. Some cartilage remains at the joints to give flexibility and support.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Chondrocalcinosis
Calcification of articular cartilage. May be associated with attacks of joint inflammation that may mimic gout ('Pseudogout').
Chondrodysplasia
Congenital condition in which there is a mutation of a collagen-associated gene.
Chondroitin sulfate
A glycosaminoglycan (formerly called a mucopolysaccharide) found in cartilage, bone, blood vessels and connective tissues. There are two forms: chondroitin sulfate A and chondroitin sulfate C. One or both types accumulate abnormally in several of the mucopolysaccharidosis disorders. Chondroitin sulfate B is now called dermatan sulfate.
Chondromalacia
Softening of cartilage.
Chondromalacia patellae
A condition in which knee pain results from wear of the cartilage at the back of the kneecap (patella).
Chondroplasia
The formation of cartilage by specialized cells called chondrocytes.
Chondrosarcoma
A malignant tumor that forms in cartilage cells (chondroplasts) and that produces cartilage matrix. Chondrosarcoma can be primary or secondary. Primary chondrosarcoma forms in bone and is found in children. Secondary chondrosarcoma arises from preexisting benign defects of cartilage (such as an osteochondroma or enchondroma), usually after age 40. Treatment is mainly by surgery.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Chill
A cold sensation with shivering that sometimes occurs before a fever.
Chiropractic
An approach to health care based on the assumption that most diseases are caused by pressure on the nerves. This pressure is thought to be caused by faulty alignment of the bones that prevents the nerves from functioning properly.
Chloasma
See melasma.
Chlorination
The addition of chlorine to kill harmful microorganisms in water or sewage.
Cholesteatoma
A tumor-like mass that sometimes forms as a result of a chronic middle ear infection.
Chondritis
Chondromalacia
Softening of cartilage.
Cilia
Short, hair-like structures extending from certain cells.
Circulation
The flow of blood through the body. Includes the heart, arteries, veins and capillaries.
Claustrophobia
Fear of closed spaces.
Clavicle
Collarbone.
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