chondrin

/ ˈkɒndrɪn /

noun

a resilient translucent bluish-white substance that forms the matrix of cartilage

Neither glutin nor chondrin occurs ready formed in the animal kingdom, but they separate when the tissues are boiled with water.

Cartilage was considered to be composed of a substance chondrigen, which gave chondrin or cartilage-glue on boiling with water.

It may contain mucin, chondrin, or gelatin, and may be infiltrated with calcareous salts.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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