chondromalacia

chondromalacia
/kon'droh meuh lay"sheuh, -shee euh, -see euh/, n. Pathol.
degeneration of cartilage in the knee, usually caused by excessive wear between the patella and lower end of the femur. Also called runner's knee.
[CHONDRO- + MALACIA]

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