Tietze's syndrome

noun

Tie·​tze's syndrome ˈtēt-səz- How to pronounce Tietze's syndrome (audio)
: a condition of unknown origin that is characterized by inflammation of costochondral cartilage

called also costochondritis, Tietze's disease

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“Tietze's syndrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Tietze%27s%20syndrome. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

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