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Definition of Osteochondroma
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Osteochondroma: An abnormal, solitary, benign growth of bone and cartilage, typically at the end of a long bone. Osteochondromas are usually discovered in persons 15 to 25 years of age and are the most common benign bone tumor. An osteochondroma is typically detected when the area around it is injured or when it becomes large.