CHRONIC ATROPHIC POLYCHONDRITIS
\kɹˈɒnɪk atɹˈɒfɪk pˌɒlɪkəndɹˈa͡ɪtɪs], \kɹˈɒnɪk atɹˈɒfɪk pˌɒlɪkəndɹˈaɪtɪs], \k_ɹ_ˈɒ_n_ɪ_k a_t_ɹ_ˈɒ_f_ɪ_k p_ˌɒ_l_ɪ_k_ə_n_d_ɹ_ˈaɪ_t_ɪ_s]\
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An acquired disease of unknown etiology, chronic course, and tendency to recur. It is characterized by inflammation and degeneration of cartilage and can result in deformities such as floppy ear and saddle nose. Loss of cartilage in the respiratory tract can lead to respiratory obstruction.
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