chondriocont

/ˌkɒndriˈɒkɒnt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term for a type of cartilage or cartilaginous structure, particularly in the context of anatomy.

“The discovery of the chondriocont in the fossil record provided significant insights into the evolution of cartilaginous organisms.”

Synonyms

  • cartilage
  • chondrocranium

Antonyms

  • bone
  • ossification