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Definition of Chondrocalcinosis
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Chondrocalcinosis: Calcium deposition in cartilage. Chondrocalcinosis can be associated with degenerative arthritis, pseudogout, hemochromatosis, hyperparathyroidism, diabetes, hypomagnesemia, and Wilson's disease.