Also called chondromalacia patellae, a condition in which there is softening of the articular cartilage of the kneecap (see knee). This disorder occurs most often in young adults and can be caused by injury, overuse, misalignment of the patella, or muscle weakness. Instead of gliding smoothly across...
The progressive erosion of cartilage, common in the knee joint where it is known as chondromalacia patella. ... Symptoms of chondromalacia in the knee joint include knee pain with hill climbing or stair climbing. ... (27 Sep 1997) ... 
(kon″dro-mә-la´shә) abnormal softening of cartilage.
A condition of abnormal softness of cartilage.
Type: Term Pronunciation: kon′drō-mă-lā′shē-ă Definitions: 1. Softening of any cartilage.
Chondromalacia: : Abnormal softening or degeneration of cartilage. See also patellofemoral syndrome.
chondromalacia Softening of any cartilage.
a serious knee injury in which there is disintegration of cartilage surfaces due to improper tracking of the kneecap. Symptoms start with deep knee pain and a crunching sensation during bending.
degeneration of cartilage in the knee, usually caused by excessive wear between the patella and lower end of the femur. Also called