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Definition of Osteochondritis dissecans
1. Noun. (medicine) A disorder of the joints in which cracks form in the articular cartilage and the underlying subchondral bone ¹
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Medical Definition of Osteochondritis dissecans
1. A type of osteochondritis in which articular cartilage and associated bone becomes partially or totally detached to form joint loose bodies. Affects mainly the knee, ankle, and elbow joints. (12 Dec 1998)
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