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Chondrocalcinosis

Medical Definition: Presence of calcium salts, especially calcium pyrophosphate, in the cartilaginous structures of one or more joints. When accompanied by attacks of goutlike symptoms, it is called pseudogout. (Dorland, 27th ed)
Guide Notes: a form of arthritis; note X ref: do not index under CALCIUM PYROPHOSPHATE unless particularly discussed
Also Called: Pseudogout,Calcium Pyrophosphate Dihydrate Deposition
Previously Indexed: Calcinosis (1966-1971),Joint Diseases (1966-1971)

Chondrocalcinosis Medical Definitions and Terms

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