u sụn
Definition
- Noun (Medical Term):
- Chondroma: A benign (non-cancerous) tumor composed of mature cartilage cells. It typically develops in bones or, less commonly, in soft tissues.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Bác sĩ chẩn đoán khối u là một u sụn lành tính. (The doctor diagnosed the mass as a benign chondroma.)
- U sụn thường xuất hiện ở xương bàn tay hoặc xương chân. (Chondromas often appear in the bones of the hands or feet.)
Advanced Usage
"u sụn nội tủy" / "u sụn trong xương": Enchondroma. A chondroma that grows within the medullary cavity of a bone.
- U sụn nội tủy thường được phát hiện tình cờ qua chụp X-quang. (An enchondroma is often discovered incidentally on an X-ray.)
"u sụn đa ổ": Multiple chondromatosis. A condition characterized by the presence of multiple chondromas.
- Bệnh nhân mắc chứng u sụn đa ổ cần được theo dõi định kỳ. (Patients with multiple chondromatosis require regular monitoring.)
Variants and Related Words
- Chondroma (n): The direct English equivalent and medical term for "u sụn".
- Khối u lành tính (n): Benign tumor. A broader category that includes chondromas.
- U xương sụn (n): Osteochondroma. A different type of benign bone tumor that involves both bone and cartilage.
Synonyms
- Cartilage tumor: A descriptive synonym highlighting its tissue of origin.
- Benign cartilaginous tumor: A more precise clinical synonym.
Notes on Usage
- "U sụn" is a specialized term used primarily in medical contexts. In everyday conversation, one would typically use a more general term like "khối u lành tính" (benign tumor) unless discussing a specific medical diagnosis.
- It is a compound noun formed from "u" (tumor) and "sụn" (cartilage).