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Chondromatosis
Definition 1
A multifocal benign neoplasm arising from soft tissue or bone. It is characterized by the presence of chondrocytes and is composed of hyaline cartilage. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
Multiple formation of chondromas. (Dorland, 27th ed) (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)
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