According to a pulmonologist, its called costochondritis.
Costochondritis
Yes, costochondritis is sinflammation of the cartilage that joins the rib to the sternum. Another term for costochondritis is Tzietze's syndrome.
Chondritis= Chondr/o meaning cartilage, and -itis meaning inflammation.Chondritis
Combining forms for cartilage are: chondr/i or chondr/o
Costochondritis is a condition where there is inflammation in the cartilage that connects a rib to the breastbone. This can cause chest pain that may worsen with movement or deep breathing. It is usually a benign and self-limited condition that can be managed with rest, pain relief medication, and anti-inflammatory drugs. If symptoms persist or worsen, it's important to seek medical evaluation to rule out other conditions.
The medical terminology combining form "cost-" refers to the ribs. It is commonly used in words like costochondritis (inflammation of the cartilage that connects the ribs to the breastbone) or costovertebral (pertaining to the ribs and vertebrae).
The passageway from the throat to the stomach is the esophagus. Esophagitis is the medical term meaning inflammation of this passageway.
Costochondritis is when one has inflammation and tenderness of the cartilage. One can learn more about this symptom, as well as how to treat it at the Mayo Clinic website.
The medical root term for cartilage is "chondro-."
the medical term for inflammation of a joint and cartilage is arthrochondritis.Sounds like it could be arthritis You should speak with your doctor as the results of leaving arthritis untreated can lead to serous joint damage, or in the case of rheumatoid arthritis to problems with other organs and and tissues as well.
Dacryoadenitis means inflammation of the tear gland.
Chondropathy refers to any disease of cartilage.
Vaginocystis is the medical term meaning inflammation of the vagina and bladder. Cystitis is inflammation of the bladder. Vaginitis is inflammation of the vagina.
-itis is the medical terminology combining form meaning inflammation of.