Definition : 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. [MeSH];
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. [MeSH]