chondro-osteodystrophy en · NOUN
Etymology
From chondro- + osteodystrophy.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Any of several rare mucopolysaccharidoses that affect the growth and development of both cartilage and bone which can lead to truncal dwarfism, a bell-shaped chest, and dysplasia of the joints.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chondro-osteodystrophies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Hyponyms
Morquio syndrome · Hurler syndrome · pseudoachondroplasia · mucopolysaccharidosis