dyschondroplasia
dyschondroplasia (Ollier's disease) (dis-kon-droh-play-ziă) n. a condition due to faulty ossification of cartilage, resulting in development of many benign cartilaginous tumours (see chondroma). The bones involved may become stunted and deformed and there is a risk of developing malignant tumours (see chondrosarcoma).
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