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Meaning of chondro-
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chondro- ()
A combining form meaning a grain, granular, granular cartilage, cartilaginous; as, the chondrocranium, the cartilaginous skull of the lower vertebrates and of embryos.
chondro- Sentence Examples
- Chondrocytes are the specialized cells responsible for producing and maintaining cartilage.
- Chondrogenesis is the process by which cartilage is formed during embryonic development.
- Chondroitin sulfate is a major component of cartilage extracellular matrix.
- Chondrocytosis refers to the proliferation of chondrocytes within cartilage tissue.
- Chondroplasty is a surgical procedure used to repair damaged cartilage in joints.
- Chondromalacia is a condition characterized by softening and degeneration of cartilage, often seen in the knee.
- Chondroitinase is an enzyme that breaks down chondroitin sulfate in cartilage.
- Chondroblastoma is a rare type of benign bone tumor that originates from chondroblasts.
- Chondroclasts are cells responsible for the resorption and remodeling of cartilage during bone growth and repair.
- Chondrogenic potential refers to the ability of certain stem cells to differentiate into chondrocytes and form cartilage tissue.
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A combining form meaning a grain, granular, granular cartilage, cartilaginous; as, the chondrocranium, the cartilaginous skull of the lower vertebrates and of e
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Chondrocytes are the specialized cells responsible for producing and maintaining cartilage.
Chondrogenesis is the process by which cartilage is formed during embryonic development.
Chondroitin sulfate is a major component of cartilage extracellular matrix.
Chondrocytosis refers to the proliferation of chondrocytes within cartilage tissue.
