chondronecrosis

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

chondro- +‎ necrosis

Noun[edit]

chondronecrosis (uncountable)

  1. (medicine) Necrosis of cartilage.
    • 2015 November 26, “Genome Analysis of Staphylococcus agnetis, an Agent of Lameness in Broiler Chickens”, in PLOS ONE[1], →DOI:
      We have identified Staphylococcus agnetis as significantly involved in bacterial chondronecrosis with osteomyelitis (BCO) in proximal tibia and femorae, leading to lameness in broiler chickens in the wire floor system.