Chondromatous

/ˌkɒndroʊˈmeɪtəs/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by chondromas; having the nature or quality of a benign cartilage tumor.

Etymology

From chondroma + '-ous' (full of, characterized by). The '-ous' suffix comes from Latin and is used to create adjectives from nouns in medical terminology.

Kelly Says

When a doctor describes a growth as 'chondromatous,' they're telling you it's benign and cartilage-based, which is actually good news because these tumors rarely become cancerous or spread to other parts of the body.

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