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Costochondritis
Description:
Costochondritis refers to the inflammation of the cartilage that connects the ribs to the breastbone (sternum). It typically causes chest pain and tenderness, often mistaken for a heart attack or other serious conditions.
Sample Sentences:
- She experienced sharp costochondritis pain whenever she took deep breaths.
- Costochondritis can cause localized discomfort in the chest.
- After the car accident, he developed costochondritis, which made it painful for him to move his upper body.
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