chondrosin

/kɒndrɒsɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A protein found in cartilage and other connective tissue, involved in the formation and maintenance of cartilage.

“The researchers discovered that chondrosin played a crucial role in the development of osteoarthritis.”

2. noun

A type of glycosaminoglycan found in the cartilage of mammals, involved in the regulation of cartilage growth and maintenance.

“Chondrosin levels in the cartilage of rabbits were studied to understand its role in cartilage health.”

Synonyms

  • cartilage protein
  • glycosaminoglycan

Antonyms

  • collagen
  • osteonectin