chondroplast

/ˌkɒndroʊˈplæst/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of artificial cartilage used in surgical procedures.

“The surgeon inserted a chondroplast to repair the patient’s damaged knee joint.”

Synonyms

  • artificial cartilage
  • cartilage graft

Antonyms

  • healthy joint tissue
  • natural cartilage