osteochondritis dissecans
noun
osteochondritis dis·se·cans
-ˈdis-ə-ˌkanz 
: partial or complete detachment of a fragment of bone and cartilage at a joint
Cite this Entry
“Osteochondritis dissecans.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/osteochondritis%20dissecans. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share