Chondroblastoma is a rare bone tumor, usually benign with a slow-growing nature. In children, it is the most common epiphyseal tumor. ==Presentation== It originates from chondroblasts, hence the name. It occurs in about 1% of bone tumors in the United States. Typically, it causes muscle deterioration, decreased movement in joints and pain. Found i...
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<oncology, tumour> A benign tumour arising in the epiphyses of long bones, consisting of tissue resembling foetal cartilage. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
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(kon″dro-blas-to´mә) a benign tumor arising from young chondroblasts in the epiphysis of a bone.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: kon′drō-blas-tō′mă Definitions: 1. A benign tumor arising in the epiphyses of long bones, consisting of highly cellular tissue resembling fetal cartilage.
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chondroblastoma A benign neoplasm in which the cells resemble cartilage cells and the tumor appears to be cartilage.
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