Medical Subject Headings

Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D046789
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D046789
Preferred Name

Chondromalacia Patellae

Definitions
A degeneration of the ARTICULAR CARTILAGE of the PATELLA, caused by a decrease in sulfated MUCOPOLYSACCHARIDES in the ground substance. When accompanied by pain, it is sometimes considered part of or confused with PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN SYNDROME.
Synonyms
Patella, Chondromalacia Of
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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