Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chondr
Prefix
/kɒn.dr/
Definition
A prefix related to cartilage or granules.
Examples
- Chondrocyte: A cell that makes up cartilage.
- Chondromalacia: Softening of the cartilage.
- Chondrosarcoma: A cancer that forms in cartilage.
Meaning
The term ‘chondr’ comes from the Greek word ‘chondros’, meaning cartilage. It’s commonly used in biological and medical contexts to refer to cartilaginous structures or tissues.
Synonyms
- Cartilage-related
- Skeletal
- Connective tissue
