chondrodystrophy en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˌkɒn.drə(ʊ)ˈdɪs.trə.fɪ/ (UK)
Etymology
From chondro- + dystrophy.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A skeletal disorder caused by various genetic mutations, affecting the development of cartilage.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chondrodystrophies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |