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Endochondral

Enˊdo-chon′dral

,
Adj.
[
Endo-
+ Gr. [GREEK] cartilage.]
(Physiol.)
Growing or developing within cartilage; – applied esp. to developing bone.

Definition 2024

endochondral

endochondral

English

Adjective

endochondral ‎(comparative more endochondral, superlative most endochondral)

  1. Within cartilage

Usage notes

  • Used especially to describe the development of bone.

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