a type of benign (non-cancerous) bone tumor that originates from cartilage
Benign (non-cancerous) cartilage tumors seen frequently in arms and legs.
pl. enchondromata A tumour composed of cartilaginous tissue, within the shaft of a bone. Encopresis Involuntary excretion of faeces, i.e. the waste matter content of the bowel.
An Enchondroma is a cartilage cyst found in the bone marrow, e.g. the femur. Typically discovered on X-ray for other reasons.