Medical Definition of metastatic. 1: of, relating to, or caused by metastasis cutaneous metastatic disease as the first sign of lung cancer metastatic carcinoma metastatic spread. 2: tending to metastasize metastatic cancer cells metastatic prostate cancer.
Chondromalacia patellae (also known as CMP) is inflammation of the underside of the patella and softening of the cartilage.Chondromalacia patellae is a term sometimes treated synonymously with patellofemoral pain syndrome.hondromalacia patellae (also known as CMP) is inflammation of the underside of the patella and softening of the cartilage.
2) Chondromalacia Patella. What is it: Damage to the cartilage on the back of the kneecap. Symptoms: Achy knee cap pain, swelling, clicking/grinding. Aggravating Activities: Getting up from sitting, sports, pressure through the kneecap, stairs. Who Does it Affect: Most common in young, healthy people. More common in women.