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
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“Chondritis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/chondritis. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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