Chondrocyte
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɒn.dɹəˌsaɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chondrocyte is a noun meaning (biology) A cell that makes up the tissue of cartilage.
Meaning
(biology) A cell that makes up the tissue of cartilage.
Example Sentences
The pinnacocytes of the outer surface and the adjacent chondrocytes contain pigment granules.
Ectopic chondrocyte hypertrophy has been demonstrated in OA, suggesting that the pathogenetical process involves a recapitulation of endochondral ossification [ 11 – 13 ].
Word Forms
- chondrocytes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dedifferentiated, chondroblast, chondroprogenitor, prechondrocyte, chondroclast, chondrophyte.
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