chondrify (Meaning)
Wordnet
chondrify (v)
turn into cartilage
Webster
chondrify (v. t. & i.)
To convert, or be converted, into cartilage.
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turn into cartilageTo convert, or be converted, into cartilage.
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As the embryo develops, the cartilage begins to chondrify, forming the basis for skeletal structures.
Over time, the soft tissue in the joint can chondrify, leading to stiffness and limited mobility.
The aging process can cause the tendons to chondrify, reducing their flexibility and increasing the risk of injury.
In some medical conditions, such as osteoarthritis, the cartilage may chondrify prematurely, leading to pain and inflammation in the joints.
