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Definition of Chondromalacia
1. Noun. A painful condition caused by irritation of cartilage in the undersurface of the kneecap. ¹
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Medical Definition of Chondromalacia
1. 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)