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chondral

American  
[kon-druhl] / ˈkɒn drəl /

adjective

Anatomy, Zoology.

  1. of or relating to cartilage or a cartilage.

chondral British  
/ ˈkɒndrəl /

adjective

  1. of or relating to cartilage

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Other Word Forms

  • interchondral adjective
  • subchondral adjective

Etymology

Origin of chondral

chondr- + -al 1

Example Sentences

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Rizzo says Anderson found and repaired “a little tear” known as a chondral flap that was irritating the ankle every time Eaton moved.

From Washington Times • May 10, 2018

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