chondroma: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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Quick answer
What does “chondroma” mean?
A benign tumour or growth composed of cartilage cells.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A benign tumour or growth composed of cartilage cells.
In medical contexts, a type of benign bone tumour arising from mature hyaline cartilage, often found in the small bones of the hands and feet or the long bones.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant lexical or usage differences. Spelling and pronunciation are consistent across both varieties in the medical field.
Connotations
Technical, clinical, diagnostic.
Frequency
Identically rare in both British and American English, confined to medical professionals and students.
Grammar
How to Use “chondroma” in a Sentence
The patient presented with a chondroma (in/of the [bone]).The biopsy revealed a [adjective] chondroma.The differential diagnosis includes chondroma and chondrosarcoma.Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “chondroma” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The histological appearance was typically chondromatous.
American English
- The sample showed chondromatous features.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Academic
In medical research papers, histological reports, and pathology textbooks.
Everyday
Virtually never used in everyday conversation.
Technical
The primary context. Used by radiologists, pathologists, orthopaedic surgeons, and oncologists for diagnosis and treatment planning.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “chondroma”
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Antonyms of “chondroma”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “chondroma”
- Mispronouncing as 'con-DRO-ma' (stress is on the second syllable).
- Confusing with 'chondrosarcoma' (malignant counterpart).
- Using in non-medical contexts where 'lump' or 'growth' would be appropriate.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, a chondroma is a benign (non-cancerous) tumour. Its malignant counterpart is called a chondrosarcoma.
They are most commonly found in the small bones of the hands and feet, but can also occur in long bones like the femur or humerus.
If it is not causing pain or risk of fracture, it may simply be monitored. If symptomatic, treatment usually involves surgical removal (curettage).
Almost never. It is a highly specialized medical term used primarily by healthcare professionals.
A benign tumour or growth composed of cartilage cells.
Chondroma is usually specialist/technical (medical) in register.
Chondroma: in British English it is pronounced /kɒnˈdrəʊ.mə/, and in American English it is pronounced /kɑːnˈdroʊ.mə/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: CHONDR (as in CHONDRocyte, cartilage cell) + OMA (tumour/growth). So, a 'cartilage tumour'.
Practice
Quiz
What is a chondroma?