chondro-

combining form

1. indicating cartilage

   chondroma

2. grain or granular

   chondrule

Word History and Origins

Origin of chondro-¹

from Greek khondros grain, cartilage

Example Sentences

The softer medullary forms are composed almost exclusively of cells; while the harder forms—such as the fibro-, chondro-, and osteo-sarcoma—are provided with an abundant stroma and are relatively poor in cells.

From Project Gutenberg