Chondrofibroma

/ˌkɒndrəfaɪˈbroʊmə/ noun

Definition

A benign tumor composed of both cartilage and fibrous tissue, typically occurring in bone.

Etymology

From Greek 'chondros' (cartilage) + Latin 'fibra' (fiber) + '-oma' (tumor), describing a tumor mixing cartilage and fibrous tissue components.

Kelly Says

Chondrofibromas are quirky tumors that contain a mixed recipe of cartilage and tough connective tissue—they're usually harmless but doctors watch them to make sure they don't change or grow.

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