chondral

[ kon-druhl ]

adjective

, Anatomy, Zoology.

1. of or relating to cartilage or a cartilage.

chondral

/ ˈkɒndrəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to cartilage

Other Words From

• inter·chondral adjective
• sub·chondral adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of chondral¹

chondr- + -al ¹

Example Sentences

They are most commonly met with in the tibia and in the ribs at the costo-chondral junctions.

From Project Gutenberg

Prolongations from the rim of chondral tissue may form clasps or peronia supporting the tentacles.

From Project Gutenberg

A similar enlargement of the chondral junctions of the sternum may be found on examining its posterior surface.

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