chondral

/kɒnˈdrɑːl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling cartilage

“The chondral tissue in the knee joint is susceptible to injury.”

2. noun

a layer of chondrocytes and cartilage matrix on a bone or joint

“The surgeon examined the chondral layer of the patient’s knee.”

Synonyms

  • cartilaginous
  • hyaline

Antonyms

  • bony
  • osseous