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.
Chondromalacia patella can cause mild or moderate symptoms. These vary from person to person. Common symptoms include: 1  pain in the back of the knee. 2  grinding sensation when you extend your knee. 3  knee tenderness. 4  swelling of the knee.