Meaning of COSTOCHONDRITIS
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| | Definition: | | [n] inflammation at the junction of a rib and its cartilage |
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| | See Also: | | inflammation, redness, rubor | |
| Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Costochondritis is the result of inflammation of the cartilage of the chest wall, usually involving that which surrounds the breast bone (sternum). It causes local pain and tenderness of the chest around the sternum. |
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