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Vocabulary Entry
osteochondroma
|noun
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N
noun
A benign tumor that arises from bone and cartilage tissue, typically found in the long bones.
Example Sentences
"The doctor diagnosed him with an osteochondroma on his left femur."
"Osteochondromas are often asymptomatic but can cause discomfort if they press on nearby structures."
"During surgery, the osteochondroma was successfully removed."