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chondroid

chondroid

9.9
Like the soft tissue that covers the ends of bones
  • adjective
  • /ˈkɒndrɔɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : condroide
  • The pathologist described the mass as having a distinctly chondroid appearance under the microscope.

Examples

  • Some bone tumors contain areas of chondroid material mixed with other cell types.

  • The biopsy revealed a chondroid tissue pattern, suggesting a benign tumor.

  • This is a chondroid growth.

  • The chondroid tissue was examined under a microscope.

  • The pathologist described the mass as having a distinctly chondroid appearance under the microscope.

  • Some bone tumors contain areas of chondroid material mixed with other cell types.

  • The biopsy revealed a chondroid tissue pattern, suggesting a benign tumor.

Synonyms

cartilaginous
vschondroid
  • Specialized
1 7.9

Made of the firm, bendable tissue that supports parts of the body

is similar but may only resemble cartilage rather than contain it
chondral
vschondroid
  • Specialized
9.3

Relating to the soft part at the ends of bones

is about similarity in structure or appearance and not necessarily actual cartilage

How Cartilaginous

cartilaginous
  • Specialized
1 7.9
chondroid
  • Specialized
9.9

Surface Forms

chondroid positive

Morphology

chondroid = chondr + oid

The suffix '-oid' clearly means 'resembling', but the bound scientific root 'chondr-' is not a standalone English word for most learners, so the full meaning is only partly recoverable.

Etymology

Chondroid comes from Greek parts chondr- meaning 'cartilage' and -oid meaning 'like', the same -oid you see in asteroid. So chondroid means 'like cartilage', which is why doctors describe tissue that looks like cartilage as chondroid.