Chondritis is inflammation of cartilage. It takes several forms, osteochondritis, costochondritis among them. Costochondritis is notable for feeling like a heart attack. Perichondritis, commonly involving the outer ear ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chondritis
Chon·dri'tis noun [ New Latin , from Greek ... cartilage + -itis .] (Medicine) An inflammation of cartilage. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/C/70