Costochondritis
Also called Rib cartilage inflammation
OrthopedicsEmergency MedicineImportant
Inflammation of costal cartilages at the sternum, causing chest pain mimicking cardiac pain.
Korean
늑연골염
흉골과 늑골을 연결하는 늑연골의 염증; 흉통을 유발하며 심근경색과 감별이 필요함.
French
Costochondrite
Inflammation des cartilages costaux au niveau du sternum, causant une douleur thoracique mimant une douleur cardiaque.
Word parts
cost/oRoot(Latin) Ribchondr/oRoot(Greek) Cartilage-itisSuffix(Greek) Inflammation