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patellofemoral pain syndrome

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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A syndrome characterized by pain or discomfort seemingly originating from the contact of the posterior surface of the patella (back of the kneecap) with the femur (thigh bone).

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  • Chinese Mandarin: 髕骨股骨疼痛症候群 /髌骨股骨疼痛症候群 (bìngǔ gǔgǔ téngtòng zhènghòuqún) — pain originating from the patella and the femur
  • Finnish: polvilumpion kondromalasia — pain originating from the patella and the femur