Before we get started, lets take a second to break down the meaning of this disease. The prefix is “–osteo”, meaning bone and the root word is “–chondr”, which means cartilage. Can you guess what disease is being talked about? If you guessed Osteochondroma, you are correct. The following paper will discuss the cause, symptoms, treatment and prevention of this disease.
Osteochondroma is a disease within the bone that is the growth of a benign tumor. The growth begins during childhood or adolescence. The location of the tumor is usually near growth plates. As the child grows, the tumor typically will also grow. Once the child reaches its point of maturity and stops growing, in most cases, so will the tumor. The cause of this skeletal disease
Osteochondroma is a disease within the bone that is the growth of a benign tumor. The growth begins during childhood or adolescence. The location of the tumor is usually near growth plates. As the child grows, the tumor typically will also grow. Once the child reaches its point of maturity and stops growing, in most cases, so will the tumor. The cause of this skeletal disease