chondrology

/ˌkɒndroʊˈlɒdʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

the branch of biology dealing with cartilage and chondrocytes, or the study of joints and joint diseases

“The doctor specialized in the chondrology of the patient’s arthritic knee.”

Synonyms

  • cartilage biology
  • chondrocyte study
  • joint medicine