apophysitis

apophysitis definition - medical

a·poph·y·si·tis (ə-pŏfˌĭ-sīˈtĭs)

noun
Inflammation of an apophysis.

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apophysitis-inflammation of an outgrowth.bone inflammation and separation may occur at the attachment of the strong,large tendons to the growth areas.

Posted by prashant kumar setu 88 days ago.

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