costochondritis

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English word costochondritis comes from English costo- ((anatomy) ribs.), English chondritis ((pathology) inflammation of the cartilage.)

costo- (English)

(anatomy) ribs.

chondritis (English)

(pathology) inflammation of the cartilage.

costochondritis (English)

(medicine) A benign inflammation of the costal cartilage, causing pain between the ribs.

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