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costochondritis

/ˌkɒs.təʊ.kɒnˈdraɪ.tɪs/

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noun

/ˌkɒs.təʊ.kɒnˈdraɪ.tɪs/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, характеризующееся воспалением хряща, соединяющего ребро с грудиной, часто вызывающее боль в груди.

A medical condition characterized by inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the breastbone, often causing chest pain.

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  1. Inflammation of rib cartilageC1formalmedical

    A condition characterized by inflammation at the junction where a rib meets its cartilage, causing chest pain.

    ruВоспаление реберного хряща

    • The patient was diagnosed with costochondritis after complaining of sharp chest pain.
    • Costochondritis often mimics the symptoms of a heart attack.
    • Rest and anti-inflammatory medications are common treatments for costochondritis.
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