Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Metachondromatosis
Introduction
Metachondromatosis is an autosomal dominant disease affecting the growth of bones, leading to multiple enchondromas and osteochondromas. Affects mainly tubular bones, though can involve the vertebrae.
