CPPD disease, also known as calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease, is a condition that affects the joints, causing pain and inflammation. However, there are several synonyms for CPPD disease that are often used interchangeably. One commonly used synonym is pseudogout, as the symptoms can mimic those of gout, another inflammatory joint disease. Chondrocalcinosis is another term utilized to describe the buildup of calcium crystals in the joint cartilage, resulting in CPPD disease. Pyrophosphate arthropathy, calcium pyrophosphate arthropathy, or crystal arthropathy are also synonymous with CPPD disease. Understanding these synonyms helps to communicate and research this condition effectively and find appropriate treatments for those suffering from this debilitating joint disorder.