Transmission of pathogenic microorganisms or cancerous cells from an original site to one or more sites elsewhere in the body, usually by way of the blood vessels or lymphatics. A secondary cancerous growth formed by transmission of cancerous cells from a primary growth located elsewhere in the body.
Chondroids are firm stones of pus that form here and complicate treatment of infection. In milder cases, guttural pouch infections respond to systemic antibiotics or flushing of the pouch.
Chondroitin is a major component of cartilage that helps it retain water. It is made by the body naturally. For production of supplements, it can be manufactured from the cartilage of animals, like cows, pigs or sharks, or it can be made in the laboratory. The supplement is sold as chondroitin sulfate.