chondritis
noun
chon·dri·tis
kän-ˈdrīt-əs 
: inflammation of cartilage
Ear cartilage piercing is inherently more risky than lobe piercing. Clinicians should respond aggressively to potential auricular chondritis and consider Pseudomonas a possible cause pending culture results.—
William E. Keene et al., The Journal of the American Medical Association
William E. Keene et al., The Journal of the American Medical AssociationDictionary Entries Near chondritis
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“Chondritis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/chondritis. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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