Enchondroma (Noun)
Meaning
Benign slow-growing tumor of cartilaginous cells at the ends of tubular bones (especially in the hands and feet).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with an enchondroma in her left hand, which caused her fingers to ache and swell.
- Enchondromas are typically found in the bones of the hands and feet, and are often discovered incidentally during X-rays.
- The doctor explained that the enchondroma in her foot was benign and would not require immediate treatment.
- A series of X-rays and MRIs confirmed the presence of an enchondroma in the patient's right hand.
- The orthopedic surgeon specialized in treating enchondromas and other benign bone tumors that affected the hands and feet.