Synovial chondromatosis: chondromatosis or osteocartilaginous nodules occurring in the synovial membrane of a joint. SYN: synovial osteochondromatosis.
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Synovial chondromatosis: Rare, benign, chronic, progressive metaplasia in which cartilage is formed in the synovial membranes of joints, tendon sheaths, or bursae. Some of the metaplastic foci can become detached producing loose bodies. When the loose bodies undergo secondary calcification, the condition is called synovial osteochondromatosis.
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