chondromucoid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The combination of chondroitin sulfate and collagen fibres that gives cartilage its resilience and flexibility.

Word forms

chondromucoid chondromucoids

Etymology

From chondro- + mucoid.

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