chondromucoid en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *gʰrendʰ-der.? Proto-Indo-European *-rósder.? Ancient Greek χόνδρος (khóndros)der. English chondro- English mucoid English chondromucoid From chondro- + mucoid.
Meanings
- (countable, obsolete, uncountable) The combination of chondroitin sulfate and collagen fibres that gives cartilage its resilience and flexibility.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chondromucoids | Number=Plur | lexicographic |